Accounts Payable Specialist

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Office of Controller team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Accounts Payable Specialist position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Responsible for processing various types of Accounts Payable (AP) transactions including data entry of vendor invoices, employee expense reports and manual check request vouchers. Responds to vendor inquiries and maintains vendor records, representing the primary PSE AP contact for assigned vendors. Prepares general ledger account closing reconciliations, generates AP aging reports, and performs tasks related to AP’s key control activities.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

- Processes vendor manual and electronic invoices via ERP system.

- Reconciles vendor account statements.

- Responds to and troubleshoots to resolution vendor requests and inquiries, including creation and maintenance of vendor records.

- Reconciles Accounts Payable Aging report and follows up on outstanding invoices and credits.

- Collaborates with procurement to troubleshoot purchase order (PO) inquiries and lead projects among the teams.

- Reconciles PO Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt report.

- Communicates with vendors and employees regarding invoice processing status.

- Assists with departmental projects and takes lead on internal and external data requests.

- Executes key control processes within the AP department.

- Supports other staff members to carry out day-to-day transactions and ad-hoc activities when necessary.

- Maintains confidential vendor, company, and financial records.

- Partners with team members to manage shared inbox and workflows.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

- Two or more years of experience of high volume ERP accounts payable processing experience.

- Demonstrated experience with general ledger account reconciliations including month-end closing processes and general knowledge of accounting principles.

- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

- The ability to multi-task and develop new skills.

- Clear understanding of general control processes and internal controls.

- Organizational and time management skills.

- Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets to develop account reconciliations.

- Team-oriented person who can focus on the details.

- The ability to deal effectively with tight month-end closing process.

Desired Qualifications

- Associate’s degree preferred but not required.

- Experience in implementing process improvements.

- Experience in collaborating with cross-functional departments.

- Experience in an electronic accounts payable processing environment.

- Experience in a multi-location company preferred but not required.

Additional Information

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

The pay range for this position is $51,400.00 - $79,800.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.