Accounts Payable Specialist

About Us
For over 35 years, Sequoyah Electric and Network Services has been an industry leader, providing a coordinated approach to meet electrical design-build and construction needs. Our expertise ranges from complex, multi-phased design-build projects to technically challenging industrial and low voltage installations and includes in-house engineering and design.

Sequoyah fosters an environment of teamwork and collaboration, with a commitment to excellence. Our relationship driven culture is customer-focused, community-engaged, and motivated by continuous improvement. It's evident when you walk through our office and jobsites that we enjoy what we do. We are proud to have been voted a Washington Best Workplace for the past 10 years (2014 - 2023) by our team members.

If you're committed to stellar customer service and producing an outstanding product, we think you'll find Sequoyah to be an exciting, enjoyable place to contribute and grow. Join us!

Overview
We are seeking an Accounts Payable (A/P) Specialist to join our Accounting Team. The AP Specialist is responsible for processing vendor invoices, ensuring timely payments, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end closing activities. The role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external vendors.
This is a non-exempt position and reports to the Controller. It is based out of our Redmond, WA headquarters and is an in-office role with some flexibility for working from home. Our office is open from 6am-5pm; team members have flexibility with their daily work schedule, based on their needs and the needs of their team and the work.

 Duties and Responsibilities
As our AP Specialist, you will process, review and verify vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, including ensuring appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. You'll be the point person for reconciliation of vendor statements, researching and resolving discrepancies, responding to vendor inquiries, and resolving payment discrepancies. You'll collaborate with our Purchasing and Operations teams to ensure proper documentation for invoices and to troubleshoot as needed. You'll ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as with relevant accounting regulations. You'll be responsible for monitoring the A/P email inbox and responding to requests and inquires.

Additionally, the A/P Specialist acts as the backup for weekly and/or ad-hoc check runs or electronic payments, for the daily import of purchase orders between Purchasing and Accounting ERPs, and for new vendor setup, including vendor W-9 information for year end 1099 requirements.

Education and Experience Qualifications
We are seeking someone with a minimum of 2 years' experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist or in a similar role, with a strong preference for those with a construction industry background and a strong understanding of ACCOUNTS PAYABLE principles and procedures. Additional qualifications needed include:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of relevant accounting regulations and compliance standards is a plus
• Basic understanding of job cost accounting

Skills and Abilities
Success in this role requires stringent attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a proactive approach. You'll need strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Additional attributes needed include:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Someone who takes pride in their work and accepts responsibility for accuracy and timeliness
• Friendly, professional attitude towards coworkers and all customers (both internal and external)
• Ability to handle multiple priorities accurately and calmly while still meeting deadlines
• Works well with all levels of stakeholders, from executive leadership, to management, and peers
• Maintain strict adherence to department and company confidentiality

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The following physical requirements and working conditions apply to this role. Sequoyah will give consideration to all requests for accommodation.

• Ability to see, hear well (either naturally or with correction) and speak clearly
• Coordinate the movement of your eyes, hands, and fingers
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing and bending, repetitive motions of hands and wrists
• Reach for, handle, use fingers and manipulate objects
• Must be capable of working extended hour days when job/business needs demand

Employee Benefit Program
Sequoyah cares deeply about the health and wellness of our team members and their families and is proud to offer a robust total rewards package.

Health Insurance coverage includes:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, And Vision Insurance premiums for both employees and their eligible dependents
• 401(k) and Roth(k) retirement plans with company matching contribution
• Paid Time Off that includes vacation and sick time, plus 7 Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability income protection
• Flex Savings Account allowing pre-tax earnings to be used for unreimbursed medical expenses
• AFLAC supplemental healthcare coverage and un-reimbursed medical plans also available

Other benefits include:

• Education Assistance Program
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Lots of opportunities to engage with co-workers and our community throughout the year, such as Winter Bash Employee Recognition Party, Charity Golf Tournament, Fall Family Picnic, Adopt-a-Family, Food Pantry Donations and Delivery, Community Market Volunteering, Blood Donation Drives, and much more!

Please see Employee Handbook for details on eligibility and waiting periods.

Compensation
Hourly Rate Range:         $32.00 to $38.00 hourly

This job posting is a general description of the essential functions of this role. It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Sequoyah are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Sequoyah supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Sequoyah is an equal opportunity employer. We are a nonsmoking facility and a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All new hires and employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with company policy.