Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client in the Seattle, WA location is currently hiring for an Accounts Payable Specialist. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will have experience managing full-cycle accounts payable in a high-volume environment, processing 200+ invoices per week, and working with modern ERP and expense management systems including NetSuite, Tipalti, and/or Ramp. Pay - $34.00/hr - $37.00/hr (Depending on experience, software proficiency, industry experience, and relevant accounts payable experience) Location - Seattle, WA (100% Onsite) Schedule - Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (40 hours per week) Responsibilities - Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including high-volume invoice processing and vendor payments - Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices - Process approximately 200-250 invoices per week while maintaining accuracy and timeliness - Collaborate with Supply Chain, Inventory Management, and Receiving teams to resolve discrepancies and payment issues - Maintain vendor records and positive vendor relationships - Identify root causes of payment delays or errors and implement corrective actions - Support corporate credit card administration, including card setup, statement reconciliation, and fraud monitoring - Assist with travel and expense management processes, approvals, and payment execution - Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations related to accounts payable and accruals - Support audit activities by providing documentation and responding to accounting inquiries - Assist with annual 1099 preparation and compliance-related activities - Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy Qualification Requirements - 3+ years of experience managing end-to-end accounts payable processes - Experience with high-volume invoice processing environments (200+ invoices weekly) - Strong knowledge of three-way matching and purchase order processing - Experience using NetSuite or comparable ERP systems - Hands-on experience with Tipalti and/or Ramp required - Strong Microsoft Excel skills for data entry, reconciliations, and reporting - Experience with vendor maintenance, invoice processing, and payment execution - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment - Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines Disqualifiers - Less than 3 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience - No high-volume invoice processing experience - No experience with ERP accounting systems - No experience with Tipalti or Ramp - Limited experience with three-way matching processes - Frequent job changes without demonstrated tenure progression Employee Value Proposition - Opportunity to join a growing, technology-driven organization with modern accounting systems and processes - Exposure to NetSuite, Tipalti, Ramp, and other leading financial platforms - Collaborative and fast-paced environment with opportunities to contribute process improvements - Comprehensive benefits package including: - 13 company holidays - 31 days of PTO (vacation and sick time) - Up to 5% employer 401(k) contribution match - Equity plan available to employees - Parental leave - Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Short-term and long-term disability coverage - Monthly sponsored employee events and subsidized snacks 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 Sep 18, 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io (%View email address on click.appcast.io) for other accommodation options. 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