Accounts Payable Specialist
$46,342–$60,258 year
On-siteSequim, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Administer the electronic purchase requisition system for Tribal governmental operations, including grant, general, and clinic activities, while posting invoices and reconciling staff input. Manage vendor onboarding by ensuring current W-9s on file, conducting debarment searches, and maintaining contract records. Execute weekly check runs and make online vendor payments under AP Lead direction, performing monthly reconciliations of vendor statements. Assist staff and Directors with correspondence, internal accounting reports, and external vendor communications. Obtain attendance records for Tribal Committee meetings and issue annual stipends per policy. Adhere to all JST policies, safety standards, and the Occupational Exposure Control Plan. Work collaboratively within the department to support projects and provide excellent customer service.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree
- two (2) years bookkeeping experience
- four (4) years' experience in working with fund accounting system
- Knowledge of fund accounting software and/or electronic purchasing systems
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suites
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to be flexible and assist other staff in completing projects
- Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate initiative, work independently with little supervision
- Ability to work collaboratively within the department and across the organization and provide excellent customer service
- Ability to travel locally and regionally, as assigned
- Valid Driver's License
- Must be able to successfully pass criminal background investigation
- Must be available to work any shift (to include all hours, weekends, and/or holidays as job duties require)
- Must be able to lift, push and carry up to 20 lbs. unassisted
- Physical ability to access all areas of the property applicable to your position
- Must be able to withstand prolonged standing, sitting, walking, bending, climbing, squatting and twisting without restriction
- Requires eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity; ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols
- Must have the ability to reach at or below/above shoulder level on a continuous basis
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment and maintain physical stamina, proper mental attitude while dealing effectively with customers, management, team members, and outside contacts while working under pressure and meeting deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with tribal governments
- Accounts Payable Professional certification
- American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply
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