Accounts Payable Specialist On-site - Tacoma WA

Depending on qualifications and experience an Accounts Payable Specialist I or II may be considered.

Heritage Bank currently has an exciting opportunity to join our organization! TheAccounts Payable Specialistis responsible for accounting and administrative duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable and general ledger transactionsin accordance with department and regulatory guidelines.

This position is fully onsite in Tacoma WA.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Process invoices and expense reimbursement requests for payment in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to established policies and procedures.
• Organize plan and prioritize daily workload to meet multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Perform general administrative functions such as filing supply ordering responding to routine inquiries researching requests from bank personnel and vendors organizing data or records preparing reports and/or preparing correspondence while maintaining auditable records.
• Reconcile vendor statements researches and corrects discrepancies.
• Maintain electronic records files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts by identifying errors in posting or omissions by applying appropriate accounting standards.
• Post journal vouchers for internal and external departments.
• Prepare and assist with monthly account certifications status reports and monthly closings.
• Ensure accurate collection of W9 information to verify tax identification and 1099 reportable payments for assigned vendors and assist with month end and year end reporting.
• Gain working knowledge of and ensuresbank activities are performed in compliance with all state and federal banking laws and regulations applicable to assigned area.
• Contribute to the success of the department by demonstrating a willingness to share in job responsibilities and assignments.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Coursework and/or certification in accounting; or relevant education preferred.
• Level I: 1 year of recent general accounting and accounts payable experience required.
• Experience working successfully in an office environment where efficiency and accuracy are required.
• Relevant working experience in the financial services industry preferred.
• Level II: 3 years recent related work experience in accounts payable which includes strong understanding of banking policies procedures and applicable regulatory compliance and guidelines and familiarity with general ledger structure reports and entries required.
• Equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered.
• Provides an exceptional level of quality service for internal/external customers; responds to customers needs questions and concerns in an accurate effective and timely manner.
• Detail oriented with organizational problemsolving data review and time management skills; with the ability to manage multiple assignments and reporting requests ensuring that priorities are set and commitments and deadlines are met.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and follow up issues over the phone in person and via email; and the ability to read write speak and understand English well.
• Ability to maintain and manage personal composure when confronted with a difficult situation and/or customer with the ability toprovide clients with information data advice and solutionsas well as gain their trust and respect.
• Ability to work well with all levels of staff and demonstrate cooperative behavior with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to gain working knowledge and understanding of principles procedures requirements regulations and policies related to assigned area as well as banking policies procedures products and services.
• Understanding of debit/credit relationships; math skills to balance accounts and locate routine and nonroutine mathematical errors to process debits and credits accurately and adhere to customer instructions.
• Understanding of W9 requirements and 1099 processing.
• Unquestionable integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information required.
• Working knowledge of office administration practices and procedures.
• Proficient use of MS Office products (Word Excel Outlook Access) and retrieval of data; working knowledge of automated financial and accounting systemswith the ability to adapt to and learn new products and technologies quickly.
• Working knowledge and experience working with Fiserv Prologue financial suite Concur software or other ERP systems preferred.

Work Environment:

• Climate controlled office environment.
• Work involves being able to concentrate on the matter at hand under sometimes distracting work conditions and frequent employee and customer contacts and interruptions during the day.
• Work requires regular attendance punctuality and adherence to agreedupon schedule(s) with willingness to work a flexible and/or rotating schedule and/or extended hours as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Work may involve the constant use of computer screens reading of reports and sitting throughout the day.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard multiline telephone photocopier scanner and facsimile which often requires dexterity of hands and fingers with repetitive wrist and hand motion.
• Typically sitting at a desk or table; intermittently standing stooping bending at the waist kneeling or crouching to file materials.
• Occasional Lifting and/or moving up to 20 lbs (files boxes etc.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all qualifications for this position.

Heritage Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran status disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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The base salary range represents the min mid and max of Heritage Banks salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to qualifications experience and job performance. The range listed is just one component of Heritage Banks total compensation package for full time and part time employees. Depending on position other total compensation rewards may include monthly quarterly or annual incentive and/or bonuses.

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##Street:3615 Pacific Avenue##

##City:Tacoma##

##State:WA##

##ZipCode:98418##

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