Accounts Payable Specialist – 1st Shift + Benefits

Skills Inc; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills Inc. in Auburn, WA is seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will compile and maintain accounts payable records, process vouchers, and support vendor interactions in a fast-paced aerospace supply environment.

Responsibilities include entering invoices, preparing checks, reconciling ledgers, and assisting with other financial duties as needed. Strong attention to detail and proficiency with common accounting software are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices for providing excellent customer service.
• Experience with an accounting software package.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products; Ten-key by touch with high-level accuracy.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to self-motivate and perform functions independently.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, team-oriented, and ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.

Responsibilities

• Check, match, and enter all vouchers for payment.
• Prepare invoice deduction notices (credit memos), as necessary.
• Audit freight bills against freight manifests.
• Answer all vendor inquiries.
• Analyzes vendor accounts and negotiates extended terms with vendors when cash is restricted.
• Prepares accounts payable checks.
• Prints all accounts payable reports and maintains all accounts payable files.
• Prepares analysis of accounts, as required.
• Assists with accounts receivable and special projects, as necessary.
• Prepare manual paychecks.
• Assist in reconciling general ledger accounts.

Skills

Accounting principles

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Ten-key by touch

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Six months to one year related experience

Tools

Accounting software

Office software

ERP systems

Job description

Skills Inc. in Auburn, WA is seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will compile and maintain accounts payable records, process vouchers, and support vendor interactions in a fast-paced aerospace supply environment.

Responsibilities include entering invoices, preparing checks, reconciling ledgers, and assisting with other financial duties as needed. Strong attention to detail and proficiency with common accounting software are essential.