Accounts Payable Specialist

📍 Seattle, WA (Onsite)

💲 $34-$37/hr

📅 6-Month Contract | High Potential for Extension or Conversion

Join a Cutting-Edge Clean Energy Company

Are you an AP professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment? This is an opportunity to join an innovative technology company that's tackling one of the world's biggest challenges while building out a world-class finance organization.

We're looking for experienced Accounts Payable Specialists who can manage high-volume invoice processing, drive process improvements, and partner across departments to ensure accurate and timely payments.

If you're someone who enjoys ownership, problem-solving, and working in an environment where processes are constantly evolving, this could be a great fit.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Opportunity to support a rapidly growing, mission-driven organization

Strong chance of contract extension or full-time conversion

Modern finance tech stack including NetSuite, Tipalti, Ramp, Slack, and automated workflows

Downtown Seattle office with easy public transit access

Fast-paced environment with opportunities to improve processes and make an impact

Benefits Available Upon Conversion

• 31 days PTO annually
• 13 company holidays
• Up to 5% 401(k) match
• Equity participation program
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Monthly company events

What You'll Do

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment
• Perform high-volume 3-way matching and invoice processing
• Process 200+ invoices per week with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain vendor accounts and resolve payment discrepancies
• Partner with Supply Chain, Receiving, Inventory, and Accounting teams
• Support corporate credit card administration and expense management programs
• Process employee travel and expense reimbursements
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close activities and audits
• Support annual 1099 reporting and AP compliance requirements
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience
• Experience processing high-volume invoices in a fast-paced environment
• Strong 3-way match experience
• ERP experience such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and vendor relationship management abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Tipalti experience
• Ramp experience
• Experience supporting travel & expense programs
• Experience in a startup, manufacturing, technology, or high-growth environment
• General ledger and reconciliation experience

Ideal Backgrounds

• Accounts Payable Specialist
• AP Analyst
• AP Coordinator
• Procure-to-Pay Specialist
• Accounting Specialist

Experience from technology, manufacturing, aerospace, engineering, or other high-growth organizations is especially attractive.

Work Environment

• You'll be joining a collaborative finance team that processes thousands of invoices each month and supports a rapidly scaling business. This role is fully onsite Monday-Friday and offers significant visibility, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute beyond traditional AP processing.

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $37.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.