Accounts Payable Clerk

Ascentec Engineering is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team at our Tualatin, Oregon headquarters! The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and payment transactions. This role maintains strong attention to detail, supports month-end closing activities, and upholds positive relationships with vendors and internal teams.

This position is onsite (not remote/not hybrid) and not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and process invoices and payment requests accurately and efficiently.
• Match purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices (three-way matching).
• Enter and maintain vendor information in the accounting system.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable files and documentation.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks, including accruals and reporting.
• Respond promptly to vendor and internal inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Support audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Key Competencies:

• Accuracy & Detail Orientation
• Accountability
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Confidentiality
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
• Time Management

Compensation / Benefits:

• $20 to $30 per hour DOE
• Paid time off / Holiday pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with matching funds
• Profit sharing eligibility
• Educational aid program availability

Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.