Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounting Specialist I

Job Location:

Vancouver, WA 98683

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $22.30 - $30.11 hourly

• Manage high-volume accounts payable processing for 600+ vendors, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and exceptional internal customer service.
• Process invoices from receipt through payment, including approval review, coding, data entry, and payment scheduling.
• Administer vendor payments through check, ACH, wire, and other approved payment methods.
• Review and process employee expense reports, corporate credit card transactions, and reimbursements.
• Maintain vendor records and payment information within accounting and financial systems.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, vendor inquiries, account variances, and coding questions.
• Balance and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare and post general ledger entries, adjustments, and accounting transactions as needed.
• Analyze financial records and identify discrepancies, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Support branches and departments by providing financial information and assistance.
• Utilize Excel and accounting software to reconcile data, validate payment files, and support reporting activities.
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end accounting processes, including reconciliations, accruals, 1099 reporting, and outstanding payment reviews.
• Monitor AP workflows and approval queues to ensure invoices are processed within established service levels.
• Maintain knowledge of Credit Union policies, procedures, and regulations related to assigned responsibilities.
• Ensure financial transactions are completed accurately and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable, reconciliation, and payment processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Balance and reconcile assigned General Ledger (GL) accounts with supporting backup monthly or quarterly; analyze GLs for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with policy; inform the Accounting Manager or Controller of discrepancies requiring special attention; ensure outstanding items are cleared in a timely manner and are clearly identified.
• Demonstrate strong regulatory knowledge applicable to this position and understand and comply with government regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the US Patriot Act.
• Actively participate and fulfill expectations in the Credit Union Email Security Awareness Program as outlined in the Information Security Program Acknowledgement document.

• One year to three years of similar or related experience.
• One‑year financial institution experience preferred.
• Familiarity with basic accounting/bookkeeping functions preferred.
• Accounts Payable experience required.

• A two‑year college degree, or
• Completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school, or
• Completion of a specialized and extensive in‑house training or apprenticeship program.

• Department
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Location:
  
  Lending Center, 17800 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98682.
• Hybrid work eligibility begins after the successful completion of the Trial Service Period, with one onsite day per week required.
• Position Type:
  Full‑time, 40 hours per week.

• Healthcare Coverage:
  • iQ pays 100% of the monthly medical, dental and vision premium for you and your dependent children.
• Retirement Savings:
  • iQ matches up to 6% of your 401(k) contributions.
• Paid Time Off:
  • 11 paid holidays plus vacation and sick time accruals.
  • Paid Community & Event Volunteer opportunities.
  • Paid Wellbeing hours to help you recharge and thrive.
• Investing in You:
  • Student loan repayment match up to $100 per month.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support your educational advancement.
  • An annual match to amplify your nonprofit giving.
• Additional benefits available; see the iQ Credit Union Benefits Guide for a full list.

iQ Credit Union is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.