Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Camas, Washington. This role involves managing a high volume of invoices in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, high volume accounts payable experience and a commitment to accuracy while meeting key deadlines.

Responsibilities :

• Process a substantial number of vendor invoices weekly, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures before entry.
• Manage check requests by verifying documentation, confirming approvals, and ensuring all necessary details are attached.
• Assist with payment processing, including preparing and mailing checks to vendors.
• Perform month-end closing activities, including accounts payable accruals and reconciliation.
• Organize and file invoices and accounting records, providing support for document retrieval when needed.
• Handle freight batch reports and petty cash transactions with precision.
• Support audit preparations by ensuring all records and documents are readily accessible.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail to appropriate departments.
• Collaborate on ad hoc assignments and problem-solving tasks as required.
• Proven experience in accounts payable operations, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency in account coding, invoice processing, and payment methods such as ACH and check runs.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar accounting systems.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines, including payment schedules and month-end close.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with freight batch reporting and petty cash processing is a plus.
• Knowledge of audit preparation and document management procedures.