Accounts Payable Specialist, M-F

About the Role

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to dig into the details, ask good questions, and keep getting better. You’ll own the accounts payable function — managing invoices, payments, and vendor relationships — and work closely with a collaborative accounting team that wants to help you grow.

Over time, as you master accounts payable, you’ll have the opportunity to take on general ledger responsibilities, giving you a broader view of the business and a stronger foundation for a long-term accounting career. If you’re the kind of person who gets satisfaction from doing things right, learning new systems, and continuously improving, this role is for you.

About us

A-America, Inc. is a leading supplier of residential wood furniture, servicing retailers across the US and Canada since the early 1970’s. Our corporate office and West Coast Distribution Center are in Auburn/Algona, WA. We value high-quality products; exceptional service and a team committed to excellence.

Benefits

· Employer-paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, AD&D, and Employee Assistance Plan

· Optional life and critical care insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· 401K with 3% employer contribution and profit sharing

· Paid time off (two weeks’ vacation per year for 1st 5 years, then three weeks, sick and 9 holidays)

· Employee purchase plan at discounted pricing

· Dog friendly office environment

Responsibilities

· Process and pay approved vendor invoices accurately and on time; flag any price discrepancies to the appropriate team.

· Review incoming freight invoices, identify issues, route them to the right department for approval, including monthly accruals.

· Prepare payments runs and enter daily wire transfers into our ERP system and banking portal.

· Set up and maintain ACH and wire payment templates; send remittance advice to vendors after payment.

· Process ocean freight invoices and perform BOL freight analysis reconciliation, including monthly accruals.

· Process non-freight invoices and voucher daily Visa charges.

· Request and reconcile vendor statements; track down and resolve missing invoices all the way through to payment.

· Be the go-to contact for assigned suppliers — handle questions, resolve discrepancies, and build good working relationships.

· Organize, maintain and order office and kitchen supplies, including special orders for owners as needed.

· Keep accounts payable records organized, accurate, and filed in line with company policies.

· Provide backup support for daily cash flow reconciliation across operating and sweep accounts.

· Take on other tasks as the team’s needs evolve — we’re a small team and everyone pitches in.

Requirements

· Some prior accounts payable or accounting experience — enough to hit the ground running.

· Comfort working in an ERP system and Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook).

· A genuine curiosity about how things work and a drive to keep learning.

· Strong attention to detail — you catch things others miss, and you care about getting it right.

· Good communicator who can work well with vendors and teammates alike.

· Able to juggle multiple priorities without losing accuracy or composure.

· Trustworthy with confidential financial information.

· A track record of setting goals and following through — in school, work, or life.

· College coursework in accounting, finance, or business is a plus — so is any combination of experience and ambition that shows you’re serious about this field

Join us where your expertise will directly impact our ability to deliver exceptional service. We value energetic individuals who are eager to grow their skills in a supportive environment that emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork.

Please email cover letter and resume.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person