Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist – Kirkland, WA (On-site)
Salary Range: $52,000–$58,240 DOE

An established and growing company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist to join their team in Kirkland. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative accounting environment and has a strong grasp of both payables and payroll functions.

The Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing vendor invoices, maintaining accurate records, and supporting payroll operations. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, stay organized while managing multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.

Overview of the Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist role :

• Managing the AP email inbox and incoming physical mail.
• Posting invoices into the system.
• Preparing and executing weekly payment runs (check, ACH, and wire).
• Maintaining vendor records and responding to payment inquiries while fostering positive relationships.
• Reconciling vendor statements and resolving invoice/payment discrepancies.
• Assisting in the preparation and filing of annual 1099 forms.
• Supporting payroll operations including monitoring the payroll inbox, maintaining tracking spreadsheets, entering payroll items, reviewing timecards, and auditing payroll for accuracy.
• Assisting with other special projects or tasks as directed by management.

Preferred Qualifications for the Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist :

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts payable, payroll, or general accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/payroll systems; Yardi experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well across teams.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, and customer service focus.

Timing is everything. Whether you're actively job searching or passively exploring opportunities, we'd love the chance to connect with you. Our team specializes in placing accounting and finance professionals in roles that fit their skills, goals, and values. Many of our opportunities are not listed publicly.

To learn more about this Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist role or explore additional openings, please contact us directly. We’re here to help you take the next step in your career.

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Company Description

ABOUT US:

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) is a leading, employee-owned staffing firm—the largest one founded by CPA firms. CFS helps companies locate, attract and hire exceptional accounting, finance & technology professionals. With three decades of experience, CFS has developed a vast network of skilled professionals and has unique resources to better understand hiring needs, attract higher-caliber candidates and assess candidate potential.

Established in 1994, CFS today operates 30+ offices across the United States. Nationally, CFS connects companies with candidates, from entry-level to executive level, temporary to direct hire, and project support to interim management.

OVERVIEW:

Creative Financial Staffing, along with our CFS Technology Division, delivers qualified accounting, finance and technology professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. Our extensive network equips us with the resources to better understand our client’s needs, attract higher-caliber candidates, and assess their potential. We take pride in being the industry's leading employee-owned staffing firm.

100% Employee-Owned: By embracing this business model, CFS has empowered its employees to become committed owners, fostering a culture of innovation, productivity, and customer-centricity. With an engaged and empowered workforce, our customers reap the rewards.

Your Success is Our Success: Our business is all about people and personal connections, built on trust and teamwork. As employee-owners, we love what we do and we are dedicated to the success of our clients and candidates.

Highly Qualified Professionals at Every Level: We are dedicated to recruiting top accounting, finance and technology talent for our clients, from entry-level to senior professionals. Our rigorous screening process includes personal interviews, professional reference checks, and employment/degree verifications to ensure a list of quality candidates.

Personal Attention: Our clients consistently commend us for our individualized focus and service. Client and recruit satisfaction is paramount to our business, and we strive to ensure each placement is the absolute best.

Our Commitment: Our core values are the foundation of our company’s culture and success. They guide our decision-making, foster collaboration, and create a positive work environment built on transparency and accountability. At CFS, our employees embody and value: integrity, teamwork, accountability, positive mindset, disciplined, and hard work.

Career Opportunities: We are growing! CFS is always on the lookout for team-oriented, enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, and customer service-driven professionals to join our team. If this sounds like you, join us and discover what we're all about!

Headquarters:
21 Custom House St.
Suite 210
Boston, MA 02110

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Interim role,

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