Accounts Payable Specialist

• Promote and support a culture of excellence at Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino by modeling STRC values, delivering exceptional guest service, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.
• Provide exceptional guest service throughout all interactions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable gaming regulations, internal controls, and departmental policies, including requirements of the Gaming Commission and applicable state and federal authorities.
• Review, code, and enter invoices, purchase orders, contracts, and credit-card statements into the accounting system.
• Validate appropriate approvals, match invoices to purchase orders and receivers for accuracy.
• Monitor due dates and schedule timely check runs, ACH, or electronic payments to vendors.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and resolve discrepancies, and track credits, discounts, and returns.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation of all payables in compliance with STRC internal controls, GAAP, and departmental SOPs.
• Partner with department leaders to address purchase or payment questions and provide guidance on proper coding.
• Respond promptly and professionally to vendor and internal inquiries to maintain strong relationships and guest service standards.
• Assist with month-end accruals, reconciliations, reporting requirements, and year-end close.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested AP records, reports, and explanations.
• Maintain a current file of contracts and verify vendor billing against executed terms.
• Ensure all activities comply with all applicable regulations and maintain appropriate records.
• Use STRC's accounting, ERP, and document-management software to process payables and support paperless workflows.
• Protect confidentiality and data integrity in all financial records and transactions.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in AP processes and recommend solutions to leadership.
• Provide support for special projects, system upgrades, or process enhancements as assigned.
• Adhere to departmental policies, established deadlines, and high standards of accuracy under high-volume or time-sensitive conditions.
• Demonstrate dependability and reliability by maintaining regular, punctual attendance and consistently fulfilling assigned shifts and responsibilities.
• Create, maintain, and facilitate a positive and safe work environment; promote healthy team member relations and report concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED; College degree in accounting or related, preferred.
• Two (2) years of accounts payable or general accounting experience, preferably in a casino or hospitality environment.
• Willing and available to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events

Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Proficient knowledge of AP software and ERP/Accounting Platforms.
• Advanced knowledge and skills using MS Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs)
• Proficiency in 10-key by touch.
• Advanced numerical acumen and accuracy.
• Strong organizational, analytical thinking, and administrative skills, including documentation, recordkeeping, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate effectively with guests, team members, and external contacts. Read, write, and speak English fluently.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and productive demeanor.
• Move efficiently throughout the work area.