Accounting Specialist AP/AR

• Posted 17-Apr-2026 (PST)
• 6204 East 18th Street, Vancouver, WA, USA
• 27-33 per hour $27-$33
• Hourly
• Full Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave, Generous Holiday Benefits, a 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Supplemental Health Insurance.

Position Title: Accounting Specialist AP/AR
Department: Accounting
Reports to: Controller
Wage Range: $27 - $33 per hour

Position Summary:

The Accounting Specialist - AP/AR is responsible for processing and managing all accounts payable transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role requires a high level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Process and manage all Accounts Payable (AP) transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Respond to vendor inquiries, review coding, verify transactions, and research/resolving issues or exceptions.
• Maintain and reconcile company corporate credit cards, ensuring all transactions are accounted for properly.
• Lead a project to implement ACH payments for suppliers to streamline payment processing.
• Perform routine accounting activities, including data entry, general ledger maintenance, and preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger based on supporting documentation.
• Maintain the company's prepaid asset schedule to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform moderately complex calculations using spreadsheets and other accounting tools.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and transaction explanations.
• Work independently within established accounting procedures to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
• Other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years of related job experience in accounting, specifically AP/AR.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and accounting reports.

Minimum Competencies:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with an aptitude for numbers.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with vendors, team members, and leadership.
• Flexible, dependable, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
• Contributes to continuous process improvement to enhance accounting efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience with Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.

As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, Impact ES Vancouver conducts background checks on all final candidates. These checks may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, depending on the position.

All background checks will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

A candidate's background will not be used as the sole basis for disqualification unless it is determined to be directly related to the responsibilities of the position.