Accounts Payable Specialist

Sum Bridge is hiring an AP Specialist to join our non-profit client in a permanent position on their team. This role is located in Downtown Seattle and will move to a hybrid schedule once training is complete. The compensation range is $30–$35 per hour and includes benefits.

• Location: Downtown Seattle, WA — hybrid schedule once trained
• Employment type: Permanent, full-time
• Compensation: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour, plus benefits

• Perform accounts payable data entry into the accounting system, ensuring amounts and vendors agree to the supporting documentation
• Import invoice payments from Excel spreadsheets into AP for monthly payment runs
• Review invoices submitted in the ERP system and ensure coding, vendors, amounts, invoice numbers, and descriptions are accurate
• Reconcile company credit card transactions and accounts payable activity by reviewing vendor statements, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring timely resolution of differences
• Support employees who receive a new credit card by training them to upload receipts and code expenses
• Take ownership of the team’s accounts payable email box, assigning vendor inquiries and taking the lead on escalated issues
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
• Work closely with program staff to ensure accurate coding, resolve discrepancies, and provide support on accounts payable processes
• Assist in preparing documents for the annual audit of accounts payable and payroll posting expenses
• Print checks for vendors and promote ACH payment adoption with internal and external customers
• Assist in managing unclaimed property by identifying outstanding checks, conducting due diligence, and ensuring compliance with state reporting requirements
• Take a lead role in identifying and recommending process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the department
• Build strong working relationships with the accounting team and other departments to enhance efficiency and teamwork
• Demonstrate strong time management skills by balancing competing priorities and completing work in a timely manner
• Work closely with the AP Manager on special projects and other duties as assigned