Accounts Payable Specialist

Hiring a Talented Accounts Payable Specialist!

The Accounts Payable Specialist will oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, collaborating cross-functionally with departments such as Supply Chain, Inventory Management, and Receiving. This role involves identifying and documenting root causes of payment delays and errors, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining positive vendor relationships. Additionally, the role includes responsibilities related to corporate credit cards, travel and expense management, general ledger accounting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately and on time, handling at least 200 invoices per week.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Inventory Management, and Receiving departments.
• Identify and document root causes of payment delays and errors, implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors.
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements.
• Enforce corporate credit card policy, including setup, fraud monitoring, and monthly statement review and posting.
• Enforce travel and expense policy, facilitating approvals and payment processing.
• Perform general ledger accounting tasks, including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for accounts payable and relevant accounts.
• Assist with external financial statement audits.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, including preparation of annual 1099 filings.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in the end-to-end accounts payable process.
• Proven experience in a high-growth, technology-driven environment.
• Hands-on expertise with Tipalti and/or Ramp.
• Ability to process no less than 200 invoices per week.

Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in a fast-paced environment, aligning with a start-up mode. The role will initially start in Everett, WA, for 1-2 weeks, then transition to a new office in Seattle, WA. The office is conveniently located near public transit. The target is to manage 250 invoices a week, routing them to the appropriate departments. The workplace culture includes monthly sponsored events and a subsidized snack program. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 13 company-wide holidays, 31 days of PTO, employer 401K contribution matching, an equity plan, parental leave, and medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $37.00/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 Seattle, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.

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