Accounts Payable Specialist in Portland, Oregon - #68637 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 68637

Accounts Payable Specialist (AP)
Our mission-driven nonprofit client seeks a proactive AP Specialist with proficiency in Blackbaud Financial Edge to support their team! This role will manage the full accounts payable process and assist with transitioning/upgrading the AP system, working with both the older and newer versions of the platform, to maintain smooth processing of invoices, payments, and related records. The ideal candidate is available to start immediately, has a strong background in AP processing, and the ability to adapt quickly to system upgrades/changes.

Accounts Payable Specialist Qualifications

• Must have proficiency in Blackbaud Financial Edge software and the ability to learn/navigate multiple systems with ease.
• 2 years of relevant AP experience and strong understanding of general accounting principles.
• Strong data-entry, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on customer service.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and pivot between projects/tasks.
• Organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable process, including invoice processing, coding, payment processing, and reconciling AP ledgers.
• Prepare and execute weekly check runs, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments.
• Process incoming cash receipts and ensure proper allocation and entry into the accounting system.
• Organize and maintain AP documentation, including archiving or destroying files per company policy and assisting with digitizing records.
• May assist with AR and payroll processing.

Compensation: $28-$30/hr. (DOE)

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