Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support finance operations in Bellevue, Washington. This Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who can manage invoice workflows, maintain accurate payment records, and ensure adherence to accounting procedures. The role requires strong experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, sound judgment when reviewing financial data, and the ability to help resolve day-to-day accounts payable issues efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Examine incoming invoices to confirm mathematical accuracy, applicable tax treatment, approval status, and correct expense classification before entry.

• Prepare vouchers and process vendor payments in line with remittance instructions, including electronic payments and scheduled check disbursements.

• Use JD Edwards EnterpriseOne accounts payable functionality to enter transactions, support automated workflows, and investigate system-related exceptions affecting AP activity.

• Recommend and support enhancements that improve efficiency, consistency, and automation across accounts payable processes.

• Review financial records, reports, and transaction data for completeness, timeliness, and compliance with established accounting guidelines, taking corrective action when standard solutions apply.

• Serve as an initial point of contact for operational questions, assist team members with procedural interpretation, and help resolve discrepancies through cross-functional coordination.

• Provide requested documentation and transaction support during internal and external audit reviews.

• Build and maintain spreadsheets used for reconciliations, balancing activities, and analysis of accounts payable transactions.

• Perform recurring system support tasks such as preserving file accuracy, updating reports, running scheduled jobs, and assisting with special projects related to expense review and reconciliations.

• Experience in accounts payable with hands-on responsibility for invoice review, payment processing, and account coding.

• Proficiency with JD Edwards is a plus.

• Working knowledge of ACH transactions, check runs, and vendor payment controls.

• Ability to verify invoice details, supporting documentation, tax application, and approval compliance with a high level of accuracy.

• Strong spreadsheet skills for reconciliations, tracking, and financial analysis.

• Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate exceptions, and resolve routine issues independently while escalating more complex matters appropriately.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to support auditors, collaborate with internal teams, and provide functional guidance to less experienced staff.