Accounts Payable Associate

Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you detail-driven, organized, and energized by keeping financial operations running smoothly? We're looking for a dependable Accounts Payable Specialist to own and manage the full-cycle accounts payable process. In this role, you'll be a key partner to vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams-ensuring accurate payments, clean records, and strong relationships that support our business every day.

What You'll Do (Essential Functions)

Accounts Payable Operations

+ Set up, maintain, and audit vendor master files.

+ Process a high volume of vendor and subcontractor invoices with speed, accuracy, and attention to approval workflows.

+ Verify trade contractor approvals prior to payment and ensure compliance with internal controls.

+ Prepare check runs, match invoices to checks, process for signatures, and handle timely distribution.

+ Enter manual checks and job cost (JC) entries related to accounts payable.

Vendor & Purchasing Support

+ Manage online accounts with vendors such as Home Depot and Lowe's.

+ Issue purchasing cards and coordinate with appropriate personnel.

+ Reconcile vendor statements and proactively resolve discrepancies by working directly with vendors via phone or in person.

+ Maintain positive, professional vendor relationships.

Reconciliation, Reporting & Compliance

+ Perform monthly accounts payable reconciliations and support month-end close.

+ Issue, track, and reconcile purchase order (PO) books to invoices.

+ Generate commission and other ad-hoc financial reports as needed.

Cash Handling & Payroll Support

+ Prepare daily deposits and organize/coding checks for entry.

+ Provide weekly payroll backup and support as required.

What You Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

Technical & Analytical Skills

+ Solid understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles.

+ Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail-numbers are your strength.

+ Proficiency with AP software, computers, and word processing tools.

+ Comfortable using a 10-key calculator and performing advanced mathematical calculations, including interest.

+ Ability to check, compare, and validate numerical data with a high degree of precision.

Professional & Interpersonal Skills

+ Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.

+ Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with vendors, coworkers, and the public.

+ High level of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive financial information.

+ Team-oriented mindset with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

+ Confident using office phones and handling frequent internal and external contacts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

h4About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.

That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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