Temp Accounts Payable Specialist (90-Day Assignment)

UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY HEAD START INC; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc. seeks a temporary Accounts Payable support specialist to assist the Finance Team with invoice processing and vendor payments for 90 days. Located in Hermiston, Oregon, the role supports accurate recordkeeping and compliance across funding requirements.

The position processes invoices, travel reimbursements, and petty cash activities, while maintaining financial records and collaborating with staff and vendors to ensure timely payments and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of benefits processing.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office.
• Experience in Accounts Payable preferred.
• Experience in financial software preferred.
• Understanding of general office procedures.
• Knowledge of correct grammar and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Process vendor invoices and payments accurately and within deadlines.
• Verify expenditures and supporting documentation for compliance with spending parameters.
• Process employee travel expense reports and per diem requests.
• Monitor, reconcile, and maintain agency credit card transactions and documentation.
• Prepare and report utility expenditures to support budgeting and planning.
• Maintain organized accounts payable records and documentation.
• Support month-end, year-end, audits, and reporting activities as assigned.
• Respond to vendor and staff inquiries regarding invoices and payments.
• Build positive relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Benefits processing

Microsoft Office

Accounts Payable

Financial software

General office procedures

Grammar and punctuation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial software

Job description

Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc. seeks a temporary Accounts Payable support specialist to assist the Finance Team with invoice processing and vendor payments for 90 days. Located in Hermiston, Oregon, the role supports accurate recordkeeping and compliance across funding requirements.

The position processes invoices, travel reimbursements, and petty cash activities, while maintaining financial records and collaborating with staff and vendors to ensure timely payments and clear communication.