Full-Time Accounts Payable Specialist
Job Description
The Cascade PBS’s mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place.
Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region.
Manage accounts payable process and support the accounting and finance functions to reach more people, build a great organization and increase our impact on the community while demonstrating Cascade PBS’s values of integrity, community, innovation and diversity.
Hourly Rate: $26.14-$26.75
Location: Seattle, WA
Hybrid schedule available with some days in the office and some remote
Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week.
Benefits include:
- 11 paid holidays
- 1 personal holiday
- 12 days of vacation to start
- 10 days of sick
- Half-day Fridays during Summer
- Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully vested immediately
- Employer paid ORCA card
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- Accurately enter and process accounts payable invoices, check requests, and purchase orders, ensuring completeness, proper authorization, and accuracy Issue accounts payable checks, matching them with supporting documents
- Reconcile accounts payable with the general ledger, perform other accounting tasks and participate in month-end closing process
- Calculate applicable use tax for Washington State Department of Revenue and prepare related journal entries
- Record cash disbursement entries for various expenses such as postage, annuities, benefits, taxes, ACH transactions, wires, and transfers by collecting supporting documentation from relevant sources
- Manage organizational credit cards and employee reimbursements including reconciliations, payments, system maintenance, and documentation of procedures
- Assist in managing vendor relationships by resolving disputes, confirming payment details, and requesting credits or refunds when necessary. Reconcile vendor accounts as needed.
- Complete and submit credit application forms as needed
- Ensure independent contractor (IC) agreements are fully executed prior to authorizing payment processing
- Request W-9 forms for upload to MIP. Review 1099 vendors and upload the file to AATRIZ
- Prepare reports and schedules for annual audit and additional purposes as directed
- Coordinate the filing of unclaimed property reports with the State
- Process Canadian checks as needed
- Provide backup support for sorting incoming mail and for the Accounts Receivable functions
- Follow organizational policies and procedures, participate in reviews of operational procedures and implement changes as approved
- Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of Cascade PBS.
- Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) required
- Personal computer and financial systems skills. Abila MIP experience a plus
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Three years’ experience in accounting required
- Accounts Payable experience preferred
- Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to sit and type for long periods of time
- Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time
Cascade PBS is committed to building a team that represents a diversity of thought, experience, and personal background. Our organization serves a diverse community, in terms of ethnicity, class, culture, language, sexual orientation and disabilities and we are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion amongst our staff population. We encourage everyone interested in this role to apply even if you don’t meet all the requirements.
The hiring process for this role will include a phone screen and a virtual or in-person panel interview. In some instances, additional panel interviews may take place. If you need reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, please contact us at jo**@kc***.org.
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