Accounts Payable Lead

PacLease - PACCAR Leasing Company; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded pension

401(k) match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PACCAR Leasing, a PACCAR division, is seeking an Accounts Payable professional in Bellevue, WA. You will process invoices, manage vendor relations, and support month-end close under the Accounting Supervisor.

This role emphasizes accuracy, process adherence, and collaborative problem-solving within a dynamic finance team. Ideal candidates will have 1+ year in AP, proficiency with Excel/Concur, and strong communication skills to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in AP process.
• Excellent analytical capabilities and attention to detail with a “big picture” focus.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines and self-motivated.
• Requires strong PC skills with Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and Concur expense reports with accuracy and proper approvals.
• Serve as AP partner for branches, vendors and General Ledger, providing timely support and issue resolution.
• Review DocuWare workflow, monitor invoice status, follow up on exceptions, resolve aging items.
• Initiate ACH online payments to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Review and reconcile vendor statements quarterly; investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor AP aging reports and maintain voided check records and supporting docs.
• Apply customer payments to AR invoices and reconcile bank accounts.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations; conduct peer reviews.
• Provide training and mentorship to AP team members; support continuous process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Division Information

PACCAR Leasing, a PACCAR division, was founded in 1980 to provide premium Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles to leasing and rental customers. Paclease is one of the fastest-growing commercial truck leasing companies in the transportation industry. With independent and company-owned locations throughout the United States and Canada, Paclease provides customized full-service lease, rental, and contract maintenance programs designed to meet your specific fleet needs.

Requisition Summary

Responsible for providing guidance and support to Accounts Payable team members with daily responsibilities. This position supports suppliers and internal departments with inquiries and issue resolution, prepares monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, assists with payment processing and month-end close activities, and supports Accounts Payable, cash application, and General Ledger functions. The position reports to Accounting Supervisor.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Responsible for invoice processing and Concur expense reports; ensuring accuracy, compliance and adherence to established approval authority guidelines.
• Serve as the primary Accounts Payable business partner for branch locations, vendors and the General Accounting team, providing timely support and issue resolution.
• Perform weekly reviews of DocuWare workflow activity, monitor invoice submission status, follow up on exceptions and resolve aged transactions.
• Initiate ACH online batch payments through banking platforms (e.g., BOA CashPro) ensuring timely payments to priority vendors.
• Review and reconcile vendor statements on a quarterly basis, investigating and resolving outstanding balances and discrepancies.
• Monitor Accounts Payable agining reports, research unresolved items and mantain voided check records and supporting documentation.
• Apply customer payments to Accounts Receivable invoices, investigate unidentified receipts and perform daily reconcilliations of multiple bank accounts.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconcilliations; while conducting peer reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with AP processes.
• Manage greenhouse gas utlitiy reporting requirements and manage intercompany/interbranc billing activities.
• Provide training, guidance and mentorship to Accounts Payable team members, including new hires, interns, and contractors.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives by identifying efficiencies, strengthening controls and enhancing workflow effectiveness.
• Support special projects and perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in AP process.
• Excellent analytical capabilities and attention to detail with a “big picture” focus.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines and self-motivated.
• Requires strong PC skills with Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint

Paccar Benefits

• Fully funded pension plan plus 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to invest in PACCAR stock
• Minimum 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Tuition reimbursement for continued learning
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future. The salary range for this position is $62,000 - $93,000 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.