Accounts Payable Specialist: 1st; Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

Skills Inc•Auburn, WA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

As part of our recent growth, we are seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable professional to join our team. The ideal candidate is expected to compile and maintain accounts payable records. Skills Inc. is one of Washington State’s largest aerospace suppliers, offering world-class, competitively-priced products and services that exceed customer requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train, employ and serve persons with disabilities and our community.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English through verbal communication, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology
Ability to lift or move 10 lbs regularly and up to 25 lbs occasionally.
Ability to sit constantly, walk frequently, and stand occasionally throughout the workday.
Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to communicate or use keyboard.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus.
Occasional use of industry-standard personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
Occasional exposure to an indoor manufacturing environment.
Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Occasional exposure to moderate noise.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Knowledge of principles and practices for providing excellent customer service.
Experience with an accounting software package.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products; Ten-key by touch with high-level accuracy.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to self-motivate and perform functions independently.
Interpersonal and communication skills, team-oriented, and ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.

Responsibilities

Check, match, and enter all vouchers for payment.
Prepare invoice deduction notices (credit memos), as necessary.
Audit freight bills against freight manifests.
Answer all vendor inquiries.
Analyze vendor accounts and negotiate extended terms with vendors when cash is restricted.
Prepare accounts payable checks.
Print all accounts payable reports and maintain all accounts payable files.
Prepare analysis of accounts, as required.
Assist with accounts receivable and special projects, as necessary.
Prepare manual paychecks.
Assist in reconciling general ledger accounts.