Aston Carter
Manufacturing Accounts Payable Specialist
A large Aerospace company located in Tukwila, WA is hiring an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. This role is responsible for verifying, inputting, and maintaining payments and records of invoices, purchase orders, travel expense reports, utility expenses, and accounts payable files. The position also supports other accounting tasks as needed.
Logistics Base Pay: $24/hr - $34/hr (depending on qualifications). Location: Tukwila, WA (100% Onsite). Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST; Monday - Friday (40 Hours a Week). Contract: 6‑Month Contract‑To‑Hire.
Responsibilities
Matching invoices and purchase orders, data entry, issuing checks to vendors in a timely manner, filing, and communicating with vendors.
Working with Buyers and other employees to verify purchases.
Updating spreadsheets regarding utility expenses, subscriptions, travel expenditures, and trade shows.
Organizing information so it will be valuable to users.
Reconciling bank statements.
Reviewing and auditing company expense reports, including outside regional managers. Working with expense reporting software.
Responsible for reconciliation of company Visa card purchases, updating USE TAX SHEET for excise tax reporting, and monthly deposits for miscellaneous accounts.
Capitalizing and maintaining fixed assets.
Responsible for maintaining tax‑exempt certificates.
Qualifications
2‑4 years of experience in accounts payable (including full‑cycle AP processing).
Financial systems proficiency (ERP systems and Advanced Excel).
Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls (accounting principles and tax regulations).
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to learn.
Office experience, including 10‑key, typing, data entry, and customer relations.
Strong computer knowledge, including a high level of skills in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data validation, etc.).
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $34.00/hr.
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)
Application Deadline: Anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Company Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients worldwide, specializing in accounting, finance, human resources, procurement, and supply‑chain functions. We pride ourselves on being 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, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com.
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Logistics Base Pay: $24/hr - $34/hr (depending on qualifications). Location: Tukwila, WA (100% Onsite). Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST; Monday - Friday (40 Hours a Week). Contract: 6‑Month Contract‑To‑Hire.
Responsibilities
Matching invoices and purchase orders, data entry, issuing checks to vendors in a timely manner, filing, and communicating with vendors.
Working with Buyers and other employees to verify purchases.
Updating spreadsheets regarding utility expenses, subscriptions, travel expenditures, and trade shows.
Organizing information so it will be valuable to users.
Reconciling bank statements.
Reviewing and auditing company expense reports, including outside regional managers. Working with expense reporting software.
Responsible for reconciliation of company Visa card purchases, updating USE TAX SHEET for excise tax reporting, and monthly deposits for miscellaneous accounts.
Capitalizing and maintaining fixed assets.
Responsible for maintaining tax‑exempt certificates.
Qualifications
2‑4 years of experience in accounts payable (including full‑cycle AP processing).
Financial systems proficiency (ERP systems and Advanced Excel).
Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls (accounting principles and tax regulations).
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to learn.
Office experience, including 10‑key, typing, data entry, and customer relations.
Strong computer knowledge, including a high level of skills in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data validation, etc.).
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $34.00/hr.
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)
Application Deadline: Anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Company Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients worldwide, specializing in accounting, finance, human resources, procurement, and supply‑chain functions. We pride ourselves on being 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, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com.
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