Accounts Payable Clerk

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need - because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk - Temp

• Assignment expires in September 2025

Salary: $20.76 an hour

Location: Seattle - Administration

About the Position

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for timely and accurate daily processing of payables and general accounting functions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Process invoices accurately, including PO & invoice matching, reviewing for applicable sales and use tax, proper coding, proof of delivery, and authorization.
• Process check runs.
• Accurate vendor setup using signed W-9 form
• Tax reporting, including but not limited to 1099 and use tax.
• Maintaining confidentiality of Goodwill financial affairs.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Research and resolve problems and answer questions from staff or vendors.
• Maintain electronic and paper vendor files.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.
• Demonstrates safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's Degree with emphasis in accounting

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: N/A

Computer/Technology Skills:

• Proficiency level of intermediate knowledge with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• D365 ERP or similar accounting software
• Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.
• 10-key by touch.

Physical Abilities:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other employees by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds and to operate computer systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:

• Problem solving
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Prioritization
• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Attention to detail
• Time management and multi-tasking
• Organizational skills

Work Environment: Office environment, intermittent noise, some location travel.

Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)

• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan

• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program

• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time

• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

• Employee discounts

• Employee referral bonus

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Mentorship Program

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.