Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payment operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Tacoma, Washington. This position is suited to someone who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing invoice activity with accuracy and consistency. The ideal candidate will help keep accounts payable workflows moving efficiently while maintaining reliable records and timely disbursements.

Responsibilities:
• Review incoming invoices, assign the correct accounting codes, and prepare them for accurate entry into the payable system.
• Process a steady volume of vendor invoices while checking for completeness, proper approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate scheduled payment activity, including check runs, to ensure vendors are paid within established timelines.
• Reconcile invoice details against purchase records or internal documentation to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized accounts payable files and update transaction records so documentation is easy to retrieve for audit or review purposes.
• Communicate with vendors and internal team members to answer payment-related questions and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Monitor the status of invoices through the payment cycle and escalate exceptions when approvals, coding, or backup materials are missing.

Qualifications:

Compensation

$22.00-$26.00 Hourly

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