Accounts Payable Specialist

AKS Engineering & Forestry • Tualatin, OR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

AKS is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its Finance team. The role supports accurate, compliant, and timely accounts payable operations while working with vendors, employees, and multidisciplinary teams across the organization. The specialist processes invoices and employee expense reports, maintains records and supporting documentation, assists with audit requests and month-end deadlines, and helps improve workflows through automation and evolving systems. The position also supports insurance, asset management, general office administration, filing, and other clerical duties as needed. The role is performed in person daily in a professional, fast-paced office environment.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a related accounting role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365, including Excel and Word, and other applications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solving approach with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a customer service mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in person daily in a professional, fast-paced office environment.

Nice To Haves

• Strength in analysis, communication, reporting, and working with large amounts of data using financial software and Excel.
• Degree in accounting, business, or a related field of study.
• Familiarity with A/E/C or similar professional service industries.
• Experience with BST11 or similar project-specific ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, code, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and appropriate general ledger account allocation.
• Verify invoice details and supporting documentation; investigate billing discrepancies and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve outstanding issues.
• Assist with audit requests and meet month-end processing deadlines by maintaining accurate records and supporting documentation.
• Support employee expense report processing and review, coordinating with subject matter experts to answer questions, resolve discrepancies, and facilitate timely processing.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, employees, and internal stakeholders through responsive communication and dependable service.
• Collaborate with management, billing, facilities, IT, marketing, and company owners.
• Use automation, technology, and evolving systems to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, reduce manual tasks, and support consistent processing practices.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries and requests promptly and professionally, with a focus on client service.
• Assist with insurance, asset management, general office administration, electronic and paper filing, and other clerical duties as needed.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and complete quality work accurately and within established timelines.
• Complete projects and special assignments as requested.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Health coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid holidays.
• Hands-on training, mentorship, and professional development paths.
• Weekly team lunches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed