We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Seattle, Washington. In this role, you'll be tasked with overseeing the resolution and communication between vendors and internal team members for payment and invoice discrepancies. You'll also be responsible for complex job reconciliation, process improvement recommendations, and fostering relationships with internal and external customers.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee and facilitate the resolution of payment and invoice discrepancies between vendors and internal teams
• Conduct complex job reconciliations for substantiation and/or job close true-ups
• Recommend improvements for P2P (contract acumen) processes based on extensive knowledge of business needs
• Collaborate with supervisory personnel to establish and implement necessary procedures
• Foster relationships with internal and external customers to build trust and stay informed about potential future projects, contracts, and issues
• Work closely with Procurement to streamline the Procure-to-Pay process
• Perform other duties as assigned, adapting to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, adjusting priorities as necessary
• Support month end and quarter end deadlines with a flexible approach to work
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio for various tasks, with a working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• Proficient in Account Coding, with the ability to ensure accurate allocation of expenses.
• Strong knowledge of Accounting Software Systems for efficient financial management.
• Experience with ADP - Financial Services, particularly in managing payroll and benefits.
• Familiarity with Concur for travel and expense management.
• Proficient in using ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning systems to streamline business processes.
• Understanding of general Accounting Functions, including receivables, payables, and ledger maintenance.
• Extensive experience in Accounts Payable (AP), including processing invoices and payments.
• Knowledge of Accrual Accounting methods and principles.
• Ability to conduct Auditing of financial transactions and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Experience with Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions, including processing and tracking.
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