Accounts Payable Clerk (Full Time)

The position offices out of the Oregon Convention Center, but supports all four Metro Visitor Venues, which may include the Convention Center, the Portland Expo Center, Portland Center for the Arts, and the Oregon Zoo. Levy, founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a delicatessen, is now a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country. Under the Director of Purchasing, the Accounts Payable Clerk performs a wide range of accounts payable and financial support duties for the Oregon Metro Visitor Venues. This role is responsible for accurate invoice processing, vendor communication, reconciliation, and support of purchasing and month‑end close activities across operations. The position plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. Duties Receive, review, code, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system Perform three‑way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation Process non‑PO invoices, credit memos, and recurring invoices Monitor invoice workflow and resolve discrepancies Verify, allocate, and post financial transaction details Serve as primary contact for vendor inquiries Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues Maintain professional communication with vendors and internal teams Support vendor onboarding and record maintenance Reconcile vendor statements and AP sub‑ledger Identify missing or outstanding invoices Assist with month‑end close and accrual tracking Perform account reconciliations Conduct aging reviews Assist with purchase order lifecycle management Monitor open and partially received POs Support procurement requests Maintain financial records and spreadsheets Prepare AP and financial reports Perform variance analysis Compile and summarize financial data Develop reports using Excel Maintain organized filing systems Ensure documentation retention and audit readiness Qualifications Experience in accounts payable or accounting support Understanding of invoice processing and reconciliations Proficiency in Excel and financial systems Strong attention to detail Ability to meet deadlines Hourly, on‑site position Five days per week with occasional weekends Experience in high‑volume or multi‑location environments Proficiency using Birchstreet Inventory Management software Exposure to month‑end close Familiarity with vendor compliance requirements Experience supporting purchasing functions Benefits Medical Vision Retirement Plan Vacation Holiday Time Off Personal Leave Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage applicants with a criminal history to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Group USA