Accounts Payable Specialist

Lynden Incorporated is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to work as part of our SeaTac based team. In this role, you will operate in a shared services environment handling Accounts Payable (AP) functions across 20 Lynden Companies. Our team works closely with Treasury, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Tax, and our sister companies. This position is not safety sensitive.Who we are: Lynden is a family-owned transportation and logistics company dedicated to helping our customers balance speed and budget through air, land, and sea shipping options. Our corporate office, home to 55 Financial Service professionals, supports 20 sister companies with over 2,500 employees. With a remarkable history of no layoffs in over 40 years, we offer you a stable and rewarding career that will be an adventure!What you will be doing:Process high volume of accounts payable invoices, including invoice matching to purchase orders (3-way match)Understand the chart of accounts as it relates to AP and enter general ledger coding for non-purchase order invoicesUnderstand the tax treatment of AP invoicesValidate data captured during the Optical Character Recognition process and modify the data if requiredProvide quality customer service in resolving supplier issues, invoice discrepancies, statement reconciliations, and other supplier requestsSort, prepare, batch, and scan invoicesCommunicate effectively, both verbal and written, with suppliers, operations, team, and managementWork closely with other departments including purchasing and treasury to resolve questions and issuesDownload credit card purchase data into Excel, and review and modify general ledger coding for upload to the financial system What we need from you (minimum requirements):Minimum of 1 year of accounts payable experienceAssociates of Arts in Business AdministrationProficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, and Excel.Preference if you also have:ERP experience a plus, Workday preferred. Your work schedule:  Hybrid schedule with minimum 3 days onsite at our corporate office and 2 days offsite. Live within commuting distance to SeaTac, WA.  This position is not eligible for relocation.Available during core hours of 9am – 3pm Monday – Friday.Occasionally may be required to work hours outside the normal schedule. Perks of working at Lynden Incorporated: The base wage range for this position is $25 to $27.50 per hour. The actual offer will consider multiple factors including but not limited to experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-relevant considerations.We work in a casual office setting with an on-site gym.Easy access to Link Light Rail or free onsite parking.Our atmosphere is enjoyable and result-driven but focused on balancing life, health, and well-being. What’s in it for you:Bonus: discretionary bonus programCareer development: annual wage reviews with advancement through internal promotionsMedical insurance: 2 medical plans to choose from as low as $0/monthDental & vision: low employee payroll deductionHealth insurance for your family: cover your entire family with medical, dental and vision for $222/monthHealthcare savings account: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)Paid Time Off: 17 days paid time off a year + additional paid extended leave. PTO days increase with years of servicePaid holidays: 8 paid holidays a year in addition to your PTO.Retirement savings: 401(k) with 50% of the first 6% contributed matched + additional annual retirement contributionEmployee assistance program: no cost to youLife insurance, long term disability, and AD&D: no cost to youTuition reimbursement program: up to $3,500 a yearMass transportation reimbursement program: up to $135 per month  Fine Print:All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background and pre-employment drug screen, excluding marijuana, where prohibited by law.  Random drug testing is required for all Lynden Incorporated employees, excluding marijuana from non-safety sensitive positions in Washington.Lynden Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer.Lynden Incorporated does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, marital status, military status, age, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.Veterans and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.