What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable / Office Manager position at Birch Equipment?
Birch Equipment is seeking a detail oriented Accounts Payable / Office Manager to join our growing team. This is a fast‑paced role ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, people, and operations.
Birch Equipment is a locally owned company ranked 78th largest rental companies in North America, serving Northwest Washington and Southeast Alaska. We are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and Top Corporate Philanthropic Company in Washington State. Birch invests in high-level continuous paid training, promotes from within and offers tremendous potential for career growth – all while supporting a strong work-life balance.
This position reports directly to the Controller and CEO.
Best in Industry Benefits:
- Paid training with strong promotion‑from‑within culture
- 4-10 work week, flexible schedules, overtime opportunities
- PTO accrual from day 1 for full-time and part-time employees
- 7 Paid Holidays
- 100% paid Medical Vision, Dental Insurance / AFLAC / FSA available
- Health and Wellness benefits – Massages, acupuncture, chiropractic enjoy float tanks, yoga and other health experiences on Birch!
- 401k company match
- Employee Discounts on equipment/tools/product
- Employee Sports Experiences – Enjoy tickets to Seahawks, Mariners & Kraken.
- Company merch regularly distributed
- Competitive Pay
Responsibilities:
- Manage full AP cycle, including bi-monthly high-volume check runs from PO matching (200-300 PO’s), reconciling vendor statements, verifying data, processing vendor invoices to printing checks
- Request and track W-9's from vendors
- Process 1099’s report timely for year end
- Maintain confidentiality of financial data
- Resolve and respond to vendors regarding A/P via phone and e-mail
- Main phone operator for corporate phone number, direct calls to appropriate positions
- Office supplies purchasing and distribution amongst all locations
- Support cost analysis, negotiate best pricing available
- Report building and maintenance
- Special projects and data entry
- Opportunities to work with teams in various other projects.
Critical Skills / Requirements:
- Accounts Payable experience required
- Working knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting principles
- QuickBooks experience preferred
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent organization, attention to detail & time management
- Professional communication skills
- Self-starter who meets deadlines
- Valid WA State Driver’s License
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs (with or without accommodation)
- Drug free; must pass pre‑employment and random drug testing
- Positive attitude and sense of humor
Birch Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Pay: $24.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Accounts payable: 1 year (Required)
- QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $34