Sea-Tac Lighting & Controls - Tukwila, WA
posted 4 months ago
The Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist at SeaTac Lighting & Controls in Tukwila, WA, is a full-time entry-level position designed for a self-motivated and organized individual. This role is integral to the finance team, focusing on computing, classifying, recording, and verifying numerical data to maintain accurate account records. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, solution-driven environment, demonstrating the ability to multitask effectively while adhering to company procedures and standards. In this position, the specialist will be responsible for compiling and sorting documents such as invoices and checks that substantiate business transactions. They will verify and post details of business transactions, including funds received and disbursed, and total accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases. The role also involves auditing invoices against purchase orders, researching discrepancies, and approving payments. Additionally, the specialist will investigate any issues vendors or purchasing agents may have regarding payment for bills. The job entails computing and recording various charges, refunds, costs of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, and rentals. The specialist will prepare vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, ensuring accuracy in all documentation. They will reconcile general ledger accounts with various registers, extract general ledger information, compile cost reports, and balance sheets, and address any discrepancies or problems in reports. Furthermore, coding data for input into the financial data processing system according to company procedures is a key responsibility, along with reviewing balances and interpreting computer reports to make necessary corrections. The specialist will also assist employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.