Accounts Payable Coordinator

KEEN; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

KEEN in Portland, Oregon, is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to support the organization’s accounts payable function through accurate and timely processing of invoices, payment requests, and related financial transactions in accordance with established procedures.

This role works with internal teams and external vendors to support payment processing, research and resolve routine discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and follow company policies and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in an accounts payable role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Matches invoices with internal purchase orders or requisitions; establishes payment schedules and amounts.
• Assists vendors and coworkers with payment inquiries and resolves questions professionally.
• Coordinates with Finance, Operations, Purchasing and other departments to verify coding and approvals.
• Reconciles vendor statements and resolves routine discrepancies; escalates complex issues.
• Supports month-end close activities and accrual preparation.
• Maintains vendor records per company policies and documentation requirements.
• Assists with audits by providing supporting documentation.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Data analysis

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Coordinator supports the organization's accounts payable function through the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payment requests, and related financial transactions in accordance with established procedures. This role works with internal teams and external vendors to support payment processing, research and resolve routine discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and follow company policies and documentation requirements.

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Coordinator supports the organization's accounts payable function through the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payment requests, and related financial transactions in accordance with established procedures. This role works with internal teams and external vendors to support payment processing, research and resolve routine discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and follow company policies and documentation requirements.

Description

Essential Functions

• Matches invoices and payment requests with internal purchase orders or requisitions; performs calculations to establish accurate payment schedules and amounts, makes adjustments as needed, and utilizes data analysis to forecast weekly cash flow requirements for vendor payments.
• Assists vendors and coworkers with payment inquires, building positive relationships and resolving payment inquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Works with internal teams across Finance, Operations, Purchasing, and other departments to verify accurate coding, obtain approvals, and support payment processing.
• Reconciles vendor statements and resolve routine discrepancies; escalates complex issues as appropriate.
• Supports month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and accrual preparation.
• Maintains vendor records in accordance with company policies and documentation requirements.
• Assists with audits by providing supporting documentation and responding to information requests.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without cause.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in an accounts payable or professional capacity is preferred.

Any equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Travel Required: No

Base Salary: $24.19 - $25.23 per hour

The salary range posted for this position represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Offers are made within this range based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and market considerations. This is the hiring range for the position; compensation above the posted maximum is not typically available at the time of hire.

Work Location: Hybrid

This role is based in the Portland, OR area and follows a hybrid work model. Employees are expected to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of our Portland office and generally work on-site four days per week, with flexibility based on business and team needs.

Why Work at KEEN:

Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protect the places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.

Fuerst Group, KEEN, and Chrome are equal opportunity employers. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.