Accounts Payable Specialist

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of an Accounts Payable Specialist I to join our Controllers department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters). This full-time position reports to the Director, Corporate Accounting and supports the Accounts Payable and General Ledger functions, with a focus on invoice processing, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliations.

After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend. Employees are expected to continue working from their office location a minimum of 50% or 60% of the time depending on location.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level I: 
Typical starting range: $40,000 - $51,900
Full base salary range: $40,000 - $57,800
Annual performance-based incentive target is 6% of base.

Job Requirements

• Process invoices and employee expense reimbursement requests for payment; ensure appropriate approvals are documented and transactions are keyed to appropriate general ledger accounts.


• Prepare checks and EFT transactions daily; provide necessary information to ensure timely processing of payments with appropriate vendor documentation.


• Support general ledger activities including creating journal entries and assisting with information necessary for accruals.


• Complete account reconciliations and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.


• Identify and provide appropriate fixed assets and lease payment information to Controller staff necessary for maintaining the fixed asset and leasing subledgers.


• Process payments for credit cards; access credit card system to research issues and back up staff primarily responsible for clearing credit card transactions.


• Process and maintain records for expensing telecom to appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers.


• Identify and report employee taxable items and process 1099 information for vendors.


• Actively monitor accounts payable email inbox for payment requests or questions and respond timely to emails and customer calls.


• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• At least one year of relevant experience


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel


• Ability to maintain confidentiality as required and appropriate


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working with accounts payable and general ledger systems


• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies and/or issues

Benefits Offered by AgWest

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 


• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)


• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer


• 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)


• Employee Assistance Program


• Wellness Program


• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest! 

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at:

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Job level and starting annual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, certifications/licensure, internal equity, location, business needs and market demands. The listed compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. AgWest reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and modify or discontinue benefits programs at its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

When you apply for a position with AgWest Farm Credit, we collect personal identifiers (from your resume and other application information you submit), such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number(s) and employment and education related information. This helps us evaluate job applicants for hiring opportunities, and, communicate with them. 

To comply with federal regulations for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA), we track our applicants by gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, and the position for which they applied. You will be presented with a voluntary self-identification form as part of this application; we wanted you to know why we collect this information and what we do with it. Please be aware that this information is kept separate from your application, and not utilized in the selection process. 

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