Accounts Payable Clerk

A Seattle-based private foundation is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for a contract engagement. This is a focused, detail-oriented accounting support role on a small, professional finance team.

Location: Seattle, WA. On-site.

Duration: Contract, 6 to 8 months

Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour (Estimated based on market data and role scope)

Benefits: Benefits available to eligible consultants through Hansell Tierney

Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization required. No sponsorship at this time.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations, including corporate credit card reconciliations, expense report auditing, and accounts payable processing. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate documentation, compliance with company policies, and timely resolution of payment discrepancies. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable working with confidential financial information while collaborating across departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review corporate credit card receipts and reconcile against monthly statements.
• Verify that credit card expenses comply with organizational policy and follow up with cardholders on missing or incomplete documentation.
• Audit expense reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide general accounts payable support and related administrative duties in support of broader finance team goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 to 2 years of accounting support experience or equivalent accounting coursework.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with a track record of accurate, thorough work.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including comfort following up with colleagues across the organization.
• Professional, discreet, and trustworthy, with the ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately.
• Proactive and organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and take initiative without being directed.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience with accounts payable processes beyond expense reconciliation.
• Familiarity with corporate expense management systems.
• Prior experience in a nonprofit, foundation, or mission-driven organization.

ABOUT HANSELL TIERNEY

Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs.

THIS ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security or Social Security Administration so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DISCLOSURE

The compensation range listed above represents the expected range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location.

Benefits available to eligible employees or consultants may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored programs.