Accounts Payable Clerk

We are a private wholesale distributor in Renton, Washington that serves retail stores in our industry. Our territories stretch the west coast to the Mississippi. Our ideal candidate has strong Accounts Payable and data entry experience but also has experience working in a smaller business where tasks can vary. We are looking for someone with a positive-team focused attitude who is willing to coordinate with multiple departments.

What We Offer:

• Complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision
• Company paid holidays and vacation
• 401K with company match
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability

Job Description:

Our corporate office is currently recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to work under general supervision in a dynamic and fast-paced small business environment. The primary responsibility of this position is to accurately and timely perform all AP functions. There would also be cross-training in our Accounting/Data Processing department. This could include but is not limited to billing, claims processing, mailings, data entry, general accounting, and some light phone duties. These functions are to be executed with a positive attitude and willingness to work with multiple AES departments, customers, and vendors to achieve the company’s goals.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Process P.O. related invoices accurately and timely. This process will include the verification of costs, quantities and part numbers.
• Process miscellaneous invoices, reviewing and analyzing them for unusual activity or circumstances
• Process freight bills. Cross check and verify with shipping information
• Ensure all invoices are properly authorized for payment at the appropriate levels within the organization
• Assist in resolving vendor discrepancies and past due balances
• Responsible for timely reconciliation of vendor statements
• Respond to customer account inquiries
• Assist with processing COD payments

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years accounts payable or accounting experience
• Acumatica or similar ERP experience
• Experience with inventory and freight is a plus
• Basic understanding of clerical and administrative procedures
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Quick and accurate data entry
• Ability to solve problems as they arise
• Positive attitude when working with our vendors
• Be a team player and work well with others
• Excited to take on new tasks and cross train
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially excel and Outlook
• Must have the ability to work overtime if needed
• Experience working with multi-line phone system is a plus
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
• We greatly value team collaboration. Therefore, this is an in-person job. Must be able to reliably commute to our office.
• AES is a drug free workplace. Must be able to pass a drug screen

We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans. If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for payables, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Renton, WA (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25