Cascade PBS’s mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place.
Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region.
Manage accounts payable process and support the accounting and finance functions to reach more people, build a great organization and increase our impact on the community while demonstrating Cascade PBS’s values of integrity, community, innovation and diversity.
Cascade PBS is committed to building a team that represents a diversity of thought, experience and personal background. Our organization serves a diverse community, in terms of ethnicity, class, culture, language, sexual orientation and disabilities and we are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion amongst our staff population. We encourage everyone interested in this role to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.
To apply click here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2295393/Cascade-Public-Media/Accounts-Payable-Specialist
Hourly Rate: $25.50-$25.50
Location: Seattle - Must live in WA State, hybrid schedule available
Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week.
Benefits include:
11 paid holidays
1 personal holiday
12 days of vacation to start
10 days of sick
Half-day Fridays during Summer
Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully-vested immediately
Employer paid ORCA card
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical
Dental
Vision
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Responsible for Accounts Payable process to ensure prompt, accurate and timely entry for payment processing to vendors while adhering to organization policies and procedures
Review accounts payable invoices, check requests and purchase orders for completeness, authorizations and accuracy
Issue accounts payable checks, matching accounts payable checks with supporting documents
Reconcile accounts payable with the general ledger, other accounting tasks and participate in month-end closing process
Determine and prepare applicable use tax calculation and journal entry for Washington State Department of Revenue
Record Cash Disbursement entries for postage, annuities, benefits, taxes, ACH and wires, and transfers, by collecting support documentation from various sources
Manage organization travel, staff credit cards and employee reimbursements via the Concur system including reconciliations, payments, system maintenance, and documentation of procedures
Assist in managing vendor relationships and reconcile accounts with vendors by resolving disputes, confirming payment details, and requesting credits/refunds when applicable
Complete credit application forms as needed
Assist to verify independent contractor (IC) agreements are fully executed in order to authorize payment processing
Request W-9 forms for upload to MIP, and prepare and issue year end 1099 forms
Prepare reports and schedules for annual audit and additional purposes as directed
Coordinate the filing of unclaimed property reports to Washington State
Process Canadian checks
Back-up for sorting of incoming mail
Back-up for Accounts Receivable
Prepare and issue 1099 forms
Follow policies and procedures and participate in reviews of and recommendations for operational procedures and implement changes as approved and required
Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of the Cascade PBS
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) required
Financial software experience. Abila MIP and Concur experience a plus
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years’ experience in accounting preferred; A/P experience preferred
Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sit and type on a keyboard for long periods of time
Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time
The hiring process for this role will include a phone screen and a virtual or in-person panel interview. In some instances, additional panel interviews may take place. If you need reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, please contact us at jobs@kcts9.org.
