Accounts Payable Specialist

Talentify; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract-to-hire role based in Vancouver, WA. The position handles invoice processing, vendor payments, and account reconciliations in a fast-paced office setting.

You will apply three-way matching with PO's, maintain accurate data entry, and support daily accounting operations while delivering strong customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in accounts payable duties
• Strong data entry experience
• Customer service background
• Familiarity with 3-way matching and working with PO's

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and provide courteous, prompt, and efficient service to customers and vendors.
• Process accounts payable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Process sales and purchasing documents with a high level of accuracy.
• Research and process credit memos to ensure proper account reconciliation.
• Prepare and process end-of-business-day reports in accordance with company procedures.
• Interact daily with employees and customers to resolve questions and support accounting activities.
• Order and maintain office supplies to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Perform accounts receivable support tasks as needed, including handling invoices and payments.
• Apply three-way match procedures between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure accurate payment processing.
• Code invoices and transactions correctly to the appropriate accounts and cost centers.
• Maintain organized records of accounts payable and related documentation for audit and reporting purposes.

Skills

Years of experience

Data entry

Customer service

3-way matching/POs

Job description

Are you an Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? Join a leading distributor of electrical products and solutions that supports contractors, businesses, and utility providers across the Pacific Northwest. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing invoice processing, vendor payments, and account reconciliations while helping ensure smooth day-to-day accounting operations. If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a company that values reliability, accuracy, and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

1+ year of experience in accounts payable duties

Strong data entry experience

Customer service background

Familiarity with 3-way matching and working with PO's

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in supporting daily accounting operations by processing accounts payable transactions, managing related documentation, and delivering excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders. This position requires strong attention to detail, high accuracy in data entry, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, office-based environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Answer incoming calls and provide courteous, prompt, and efficient service to customers and vendors.
• Process accounts payable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Process sales and purchasing documents with a high level of accuracy.
• Research and process credit memos to ensure proper account reconciliation.
• Prepare and process end-of-business-day reports in accordance with company procedures.
• Interact daily with employees and customers to resolve questions and support accounting activities.
• Order and maintain office supplies to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Perform accounts receivable support tasks as needed, including handling invoices and payments.
• Apply three-way match procedures between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure accurate payment processing.
• Code invoices and transactions correctly to the appropriate accounts and cost centers.
• Maintain organized records of accounts payable and related documentation for audit and reporting purposes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.