Sprague Pest Solutions · 12 hours ago
Accounts Payable Specialist
Tacoma,WA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $30/hr
2+ years expSprague Pest Solutions is a pest control company that values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. They are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments while maintaining positive vendor relationships and supporting process improvements in accounts payable operations.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Run AP operations end-to-end: process invoices, match POs, code expenses, and manage weekly payments
Be the vendor champion: resolve inquiries, discrepancies, and payment issues while maintaining strong relationships
Drive process improvements: identify bottlenecks, reduce costs, and strengthen compliance across AP workflows
Collaborate and reconcile: partner with internal teams for approvals, ensure accurate month-end close, and support audits
Manage data and compliance: oversee vendor onboarding, maintain data integrity, and ensure positive pay and licensing requirements are met
Analyze and innovate: turn AP data into insights, recommend enhancements, and help build a forward-thinking Procure-to-Pay function
Conduct accounts payable activities, including invoice entry, verification against purchase orders, and weekly payment processing
Proactively communicate with vendors to resolve inquiries, discrepancies, and payment issues; document all activities and agreements in a timely manner
Identify and suggest process enhancements to improve payment cycle times, reduce costs, and strengthen compliance with company policies
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper coding, approval, and documentation of expenditures
Support vendor onboarding, maintenance, and data integrity across systems
Reconcile vendor statements, review aging reports, and assist with month-end close, including preparing journal entries and supporting general ledger accuracy, cash reporting and accurate documentation for financial audits
Process employee expense reimbursements, verify supporting documentation, ensure compliance with company policies, and issue timely payments
Coordinate and process payments for business and entity licensing, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely renewals in compliance with regulatory requirements
Ensure payment compliance with positive pay rules across various entities, banks and payment types
Provide customer service regarding payment issues, account adjustments, and refund processing as needed
Research and resolve complex vendor requests, escalating issues to management or support teams as appropriate
Analyze AP data sets, identify trends or issues, and provide recommendations for process improvement to department leadership
Demonstrate a forward-thinking mindset, developing preventative solutions to minimize errors and inefficiencies
Adapt quickly to change, work under tight deadlines, and share information across the organization as necessary; must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Qualification
Required
Two year degree (or more), accounting or bookkeeping emphasis preferred
2+ years' experience in accounts payable, vendor management, or financial reporting role
Hands-on AP experience with invoice/PO matching, coding, and payment processing
Comfort with ERP/AP automation tools and solid spreadsheet skills
Vendor communication skills that blend empathy with precision
Reconciliation and month-end close experience, including journal entries and audit support
Working knowledge of banking interfaces and positive pay practices
Ownership mindset, urgency, and flexibility to pitch in during extended hours when needed
Preferred
Prior experience using automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, UiPath), workflow management platforms, and vendor portals
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel
Experience helping stand up or mature a Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function
Track record of process improvement (cycle time reduction, compliance wins, cost savings)
Multi-entity/multi-bank AP complexity
Familiarity with licensing renewals and regulatory requirements
Benefits
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance within 30 days of hire
401K after 1 year, with 100% match up to 3% plus 50% match up to 6%
Paid time off: Personal time available day 1, holiday and vacation time after 90 days
Childcare assistance and college savings plan
Company
Sprague Pest Solutions
Sprague Pest Solutions is a facilities services company specializing in pest management services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alfie Treleven
President / CEO
Jeff Miller
Chief Operating Officer
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