Accounts Payable Specialist Job in Tacoma, WA

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Lakewood, Washington on a contract basis. This position focuses on supporting day-to-day payment operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping ensure invoices are reviewed and processed efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in coding and payment handling, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing payments.
• Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices and related payables documentation.
• Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner while maintaining organized and accurate records.
• Prepare and execute payment activities, including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries with professionalism.
• Reconcile payable records to ensure transactions are correctly reflected in internal accounting documentation.
• Support month-end activities by providing accounts payable updates and maintaining audit-ready files.