Company Payables Specialist

Alera Group•Tacoma, WA

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Accounts Payable Specialist – Finance & Accounting At Alera Group, we help businesses navigate risk with confidence. Our Finance & Accounting teams play a critical role in supporting that mission by ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls across the organization. We’re hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily accounting operations, process transactions with precision, and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail-oriented environment, enjoys working with data, and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely financial work. About Alera Group Founded in 2017, Alera Group has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With offices nationwide, our collaborative approach allows us to deliver national strength with local service. About the Role The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing and paying operational expenses accurately and efficiently while maintaining strong internal controls. This role works closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely payments, proper approvals, and accurate financial reporting. Success in this role looks like maintaining high accuracy in transaction processing, proactively identifying discrepancies, and contributing to process improvements that enhance efficiency and data integrity. Why Alera Group Meaningful Impact: Your work directly supports our clients, colleagues, and communities. Whether you’re solving complex challenges or supporting day-to-day operations, what you do helps organizations thrive and people feel protected and supported. Growth & Learning: We invest in your development through hands-on experience, mentorship, and ongoing learning opportunities. As Alera Group continues to grow, so do the paths for your career. Collaborative Culture: We believe in working together — across teams, offices, and specialties — to deliver the best outcomes. Our culture is grounded in respect, accountability, and a shared commitment to supporting one another.

Requirements

3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, concepts, and procedures
Knowledge of financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Trial Balance
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, sorting, filtering)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word)
Strong attention to detail and ability to process high volumes of transactions accurately
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with Sagitta or similar accounting/agency management systems
Experience in insurance or brokerage environment
Strong data analysis skills and comfort working with large datasets

Responsibilities

Receive, review, and process vendor invoices and statements within the accounting system
Ensure all expenses are properly approved and coded before payment
Process vendor payments accurately and on time
Review and process employee expense reimbursements
Process split commission payments and customer accommodations
Prepare journal entries as needed
Maintain and update accounting reports to ensure accuracy
Provide ad-hoc reporting and data analysis as requested
Ensure accurate posting across accounts including income, expenses, assets, and liabilities
Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing
Support cross-functional collaboration to maintain accurate financial records
Handle sensitive and confidential financial information with discretion
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within accounts payable processes
Support special projects and broader accounting initiatives
Provide backup and support to the accounting team as needed
Maintain organized electronic filing systems and documentation standards