Accounts Payable Specialist

Centerline Logistics Corporation

Accounts Payable Specialist processing invoices and supporting financial close for Centerline Logistics, a marine transportation services provider. Managing vendor inquiries, reconciliations, audits, and payment issues in Seattle.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $27 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor communication, and month-end closing procedures. Strong ability to analyze and resolve discrepancies while maintaining high attention to detail and effective communication with suppliers.

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Accounts Payable ExperienceInvoice ProcessingVendor CommunicationMicrosoft Office SuiteAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Invoice ProcessingBatch PostingMonth-End Closing ProceduresSupplier Statement ReconciliationAccounts Payable Discrepancy Resolution

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service SkillsAbility to Prioritize Tasks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Industry Keywords

Accounts PayableVendor Relationship MaintenanceDPO OptimizationAudit DocumentationHigh-Volume Corporate Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with the daily accounts payable cycle through invoice processing, batch postings, vendor communication, and filing
Assist with recording and reviewing invoices and posting ship assist activity
Assist with month-end closing procedures
Review, analyze, and respond to supplier inquiries and reconcile supplier statements of account
Communicate with vendors regarding payment status, invoice requests, and inquiries
Provide supporting documentation for audits
Maintain portal and hard-copy filing systems
Provide ad-hoc assistance to other department positions
Guide vendor relationship maintenance while optimizing DPO
Research and resolve accounts payable discrepancies and issues with customers or vendors
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

One to three years of related accounts payable experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and communications
Ability to prioritize daily tasks based on urgency and importance
Ability to manage stressful situations with diplomacy, tact, and good judgment
High attention to detail
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal or no supervision
Ability to work with all organizational levels and maintain a professional demeanor
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work in a high-volume, high-demand corporate environment
Ability to understand and execute complex verbal and written instructions
Microsoft Office Suite skills
Required to sit for long periods of time
Ability to work normal office hours, Monday through Friday, and beyond normal hours when department demands require
Pre-employment drug testing required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options for employees and eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements
401(k) options
Disability Insurance
Sick pay
Vacation pay
10 paid holidays per calendar year, subject to work schedule
Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs
Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace