Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy accounting team in Burlington, Washington. This Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong experience in end-to-end invoice processing, payment coordination, and accurate financial recordkeeping. The role offers the opportunity to manage a high volume of accounts payable activity while contributing to utility billing tasks and maintaining organized, timely transactions.

Responsibilities:
• Process the full accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt through payment completion, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across a high-volume workload.
• Review invoices and supporting documentation, verify coding, and route items for proper approval before entry into the system.
• Prepare and issue vendor payments through appropriate methods, including ACH transactions, while maintaining payment schedules.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding issues to keep accounts current and accurate.
• Support utility billing activities by entering, reviewing, and maintaining billing-related records as needed.
• Use Microsoft Excel to track payment activity, organize financial data, and assist with reporting and account analysis.
• Maintain accurate records within Caselle ERP and ensure transactions are entered consistently according to accounting procedures.
• Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to answer payment questions and address invoice-related concerns promptly.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable with hands-on involvement in full-cycle AP processing.
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of invoices and payment transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience handling ACH payments and understanding standard payment control procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for tracking, reconciliation, and basic reporting tasks.
• Familiarity with Caselle ERP or comparable accounting software used for accounts payable processing.
• Solid attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.
• Effective communication skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders on payment and invoice matters.

Compensation

$28.50-$33.00 Hourly

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