Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist

Columbia Bank•Federal Way, WA

2d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Financial Pacific Leasing, Inc., a subsidiary of Columbia Bank, is hiring an Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist. The role posts and reconciles payments, manages daily cash control, and ensures financial transactions are processed accurately and on time. It resolves posting discrepancies, maintains reconciliations, supports remote bank deposits, and coordinates with banking partners and internal departments. The position also supports accounts payable and follows applicable compliance, confidentiality, and customer-service standards. Availability during month-end, overtime when needed, flexibility during peak periods, and additional duties as assigned are required. The position works fully onsite at 3455 South 344th Way, Suite 300, Federal Way, WA 98001. The stated pay range is $21.00–$24.00; the selected candidate’s rate depends on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and geographic location. The role may also be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation. Eligible associates regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week receive benefits beginning the first day of the month following their hire date. The benefits package includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer match for qualifying contributions, an employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 3 years of high-volume accounts payable and accounts receivable experience.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Proficiency managing documents and tracking information across multiple systems.
Ability to provide dependable backup support for administrative and financial processing tasks.
Strong writing, editing, and grammar skills.
Advanced PC skills and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational abilities.
Ability to work within timelines and consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to work fully onsite at the posted location.
Availability for month-end work and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in finance and business.

Responsibilities

Post payments from multiple sources to lease contracts.
Research and resolve payment rejects; balance and save daily cash control sheets.
Upload and reconcile LBX/APS/ACH transactions and make adjustments as needed.
Correct misapplied payments and process adjustments from internal departments.
Maintain daily reconciliations, including direct deposits, suspense, next-day air, and prepayment deposits.
Coordinate with Booking to ensure accurate and timely payment applications.
Manage remote bank deposits, daily file saving, and batch balancing.
Maintain productive relationships with banking personnel to resolve issues.
Oversee scanner maintenance and replacements as needed.
Make occasional in-person bank deposits when required.
Support accounts payable for funding and operations, including invoice verification, check processing, approvals, and distribution.
Maintain FedEx supplies and account, and file payable documentation.
Work overtime during month-end or as needed, and be available for month-end work.
Follow applicable bank policies, procedures, compliance regulations, and training requirements, including relevant Bank Secrecy Act and other regulatory responsibilities.
Keep current with applicable regulation changes and raise or address compliance issues for evaluation, investigation, and resolution.
Provide a high level of customer service to lessees, vendors, brokers, and staff.
Assist and support other staff as needed; may coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as a subject matter expert.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance and punctuality.
Demonstrate and foster Columbia’s corporate culture, take personal initiative, and serve as a positive example.
Perform other duties as assigned.