Accounts Payable

Crane Aerospace and Electronics; Lynnwood (WA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking an Early Career Accounts Payable specialist in Lynnwood, WA. This full-time role supports day-to-day financial operations by processing invoices, reconciling AP ledgers, and managing vendor relationships.

You will update vendor records, respond to inquiries, and assist with month-end accruals. Strong Excel and Oracle knowledge is valued. Hybrid work option available.

Qualifications

• Entry-level background with knowledge of accounting processes is required.
• Minimum 1+ year experience in accounting or AP preferred.
• Proficient communication and ability to work with suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Process and code accounts payable invoices and debit memos for payment.
• Update vendor records and banking details; respond to inquiries.
• Post, code, balance and reconcile AP ledger.
• Prepare Month End AP accruals and monitor AP aging.
• Resolve discrepancies in bills and payments with vendors.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Independent & team work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (bonus)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Job description

Accounts Payable | Crane Aerospace & Electronics

The Tone:

This is a full-time role at Crane Aerospace & Electronics, located in Lynnwood, WA. Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets, including power, sensing, and fluid solutions for challenging environments. This role supports the essential day-to-day financial operations by accurately processing vendor invoices, managing payment schedules, and maintaining ledger integrity, which is crucial for the company’s financial health and supplier relationships.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Lynnwood, WA
• Pay: $26.01-$31.91 hourly
• Mission: To accurately process and reconcile vendor payments, ensuring timely financial operations and strong supplier relationships by managing accounts payable ledger activities.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Oracle

What You’ll Actually Do

• Invoice Processing: Collect, code, and compile data to prepare accounts payable invoices and debit memos for payment to suppliers, which may involve interpretation and analysis.
• Vendor Management: Update new and existing vendor records and banking details while initiating contact or responding to inquiries as assigned.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform various posting, coding, balancing, and reconciling of records and accounts, maintaining and reconciling the accounts payable ledger.
• Financial Reporting Support: Prepare Month End AP accruals and monitor the AP aging with timely follow-up to validate charges.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Respond to vendor inquiries and assist with the research of any discrepancies in billings and payments.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-Level. High school diploma or equivalent with knowledge of accounting processes/procedures. This position requires access to Controlled Data or Information, therefore only US persons will be considered due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Experience: 1+ years in accounting or equivalent, with experience in Accounts Payable preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication skills, both oral and written; ability to prioritize and multitask; ability to work in an independent and team setting with both internal and external suppliers and customers.
• Bonus: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, proficient in Oracle, Associate degree.