Accounts Payable Specialist

Propel Recruitment LLC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Employee well-being programs

Job summary

Propel Recruitment is partnering with a confidential organization in Seattle to identify an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. You will join a close-knit accounting team that values accuracy, discretion, and teamwork.

The role covers the full AP cycle, invoice processing, vendor onboarding, and process improvements in a hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days remote setup. 35–40 hours weekly with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting with 1+ year AP experience, or 3+ years AP experience.
• Strong understanding of the full AP cycle.
• Sage Intacct experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle across multiple entities.
• Review invoices, supporting docs, and GL coding.
• Complete weekly payment runs and banking submissions.
• Onboard and verify new vendors.
• Respond to invoice, payment, and account-status inquiries.
• Maintain AP records and resolve discrepancies.
• Support AP process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Assist with special accounting projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Power Automate

Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist, Confidential Search

Location: Seattle, WA

Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Employment: Full-Time

The Opportunity

Propel Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded private organization in Seattle to identify an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist.

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit, collaborative accounting team in a professional environment where accuracy, discretion, adaptability, and attention to detail are highly valued.

Due to the confidential nature of the organization, additional details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

What You'll Do

• Support the full accounts payable cycle across multiple entities
• Review and process invoices, supporting documentation, and appropriate GL coding
• Complete weekly payment runs, including payment registers and banking-system submissions
• Manage new vendor onboarding and verification
• Respond to invoice, payment, and account-status inquiries
• Maintain accurate AP records and proactively resolve discrepancies
• Assist with AP process improvement and automation initiatives
• Support special projects and other accounting-related responsibilities as needed

What We're Looking For

• Associate’s degree in Accounting plus 1+ year of AP experience, or 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Strong hands-on understanding of the full AP cycle
• Sage Intacct experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; experience with macros is a plus
• Exposure to AP automation or Microsoft Power Automate is a plus
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion
• Ability to successfully complete background and professional reference checks

This is a full-time position, approximately 35–40 hours per week, with a hybrid schedule. The current in-office schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Seattle.

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, and employee well-being programs.

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• a 401(k) with company match
• generous paid time off
• employee well-being programs