Accounts Payable Specialist - Seattle

Redwood Communities, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 4,305,000 - 5,303,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

EAP 24/7 counseling

Job summary

Redwood Communities, Inc. in Seattle is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage vendor invoices, AP approvals, and maintain accurate financial records across the portfolio. This role reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and supports timely, compliant payments in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

Schedule: M-F 8-5. Location: Seattle office four days a week with Fridays work-from-home. The ideal candidate has 3+ years AP experience, strong Excel skills, and RealPage experience;

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Accounts Payable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, with RealPage experience.
• Background check required and I-9 compliant.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices timely and accurately and match to PO for multiple properties.
• Maintain AP workflows and ensure proper coding and approvals per policy.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies quickly.
• Collaborate with accountants, property managers, and regional teams.
• Keep AP files organized and up-to-date, including 1099 handling.

Skills

Accounts payable processes

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Tools

RealPage

RUM

Job description

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Job Location: Seattle, WA 98104

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $31.25 - $38.50 Hourly

Job Category: Accounting

About Redwood Communities

Redwood Communities, Inc. ("Redwood Communities"), an affiliate of Redwood Housing, is a multifamily property management organization that manages affordable housing communities throughout the country. To date, Redwood Communities has assembled a best-in-class team that currently manages a growing portfolio of properties and has built strong working relationships with government agencies and leading non-profit organizations to raise the standard of living for our communities.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical benefits: We cover more than 90% of medical premiums, and employees have the option of a 100% employer-paid HSA medical plan.
• 100% company paid dental and vision benefits for employee coverage.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D
• Best-in-class voluntary insurance benefits.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) programs with a company match equal to 100% of the first 6% contributed by the employee.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) with 24/7 counseling services.
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
• 12 paid holidays each year & floating holidays.

About the Position

Schedule: M-F 8-5

Pay: $31.25-38.50/hour

Location: Seattle office 4 days a week. Work from home on Fridays.

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for processing vendor invoices, managing AP approval workflows, and maintaining accurate financial records across the portfolio. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely and compliance payments while supporting the broader accounting and property management teams. This individual must be able to function effectively in a dynamic environment with little supervision and be passionate about joining a fast-paced, mission driven organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices timely and accurately by matching them to approved purchase orders for multiple properties.
• Strong attention to detail and analyzing invoices, PO and workflow process ensuring proper coding and approval of invoices in accordance with company policies.
• Managing accounts payable using RealPage, RUM and other programs.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in timely manner.
• Collaborate with Accountants, Property Managers, and Regional Team to resolve PO and invoice issues.
• Stay organized with up-to-date AP files and records.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure compliance with 1099 reporting requirements.
• Processing 1099 forms.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close process.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and transaction history.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Accounts Payable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, as well as RealPage experience.
• Successful completion of background check.
• Must be legally qualified to work in the U.S. meeting I-9 guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Redwood Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.