Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

Join Tessera and make a difference! Tessera is:

• A national leader in employing individuals with disabilities and veterans.

• Composed of a dynamic, growing team of social entrepreneurs.

• Operating self-sustaining businesses across 15 states and in the District of Columbia, workforce of over 1,700 employees.

• Dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience to our customers.

• Committed to offering an outstanding employee support and development program.

Tessera's Bremerton, Washington, Home Office supports nationwide operations with a team of highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more.

Location: Bremerton, Washington (Hybrid)

Type: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $28.50 - $39.18 per hour

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs. This is currently a hybrid position with at least 2 days in office and 3 days working remotely. Schedule is based off of business needs.)

As a Senior Accounts Payable Accountant, you'll... The Senior Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for reviewing and analyzing all supplier accounts, including confirmation of banking details, and resolving payment-related issues in a timely manner. This role requires providing accounts payable support to for Main Contract startups and Cross Functional Teams (Indirect). Daily accounts payable support includes processing high volume supplier invoices, credit card expense reports, and employee reimbursements. Primarily responsible for managing Tessera's check printing process and coordinating signage and mailing of checks. Assists Accounts Payable Supervisors with onboarding and training the accounts payable team members, ensuring consistent workflow and a timely month end close. Lead a team of approximately 5-6 employees.

• Supports and positively affects continuity between Tessera and employee goals. Supports company culture and commitment to excellence.

• Maintains effective working relationships with all departments and employees in a team-oriented environment.

• Assist with directing tasks and workload of the accounts payable team to meet department objectives. Provide support, training and mentoring for new employees.

• Serve as liaison between departments and vendors in resolution of administrative problems and inquiries.

• Lead Supplier Statement Reconciliation - Oversees monthly completion of supplier statements and assists the team with any roadblocks.

• Lead Supplier Setup Up - Verifies accuracy of information received and inputs into ERP System

• Maintain Supplier Agreements and ensure proper maintenance, filing, electronic uploading, and storage of records in case of audits.

• Handle high volume accounts payable transactions - Receive, code, process, and reconcile a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, employee reimbursements, credit card expenses, vendor statements and petty cash.

• Identify when to self-assess sales and use tax. Record self-assessed sales taxes by calculating requirements on reportable transactions at entry point.

• Receive, research, and resolve routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status and statement discrepancies.

• Assist Accounts Payable Supervisors with weekly check runs, to include printing checks and coordinating with team members to ensure the check run is completed in a timely manner.

• Responsible for Technical Trades Charter accounts payable entries, including grants, scholarships, tool reimbursements, and student stipends.

• Assist with contract startups to include: establishing coding procedure in coordination with Project Accountants, set up of new suppliers, and assisting with invoice and credit card expense entry, as needed.

• Responsible for entry of monthly sales & use tax payment entries in Workday.

• Maintain monthly fraud report and coordinate with team on outstanding reimbursements.

• Maintain monthly 60+ day outstanding invoice report and coordinate with team on payment.

• Assist during the monthly and quarterly financial close process, contributing ideas and innovations to improve upon existing systems and procedures.

• Be a solution-driven team member focused on exceptional results and opportunities.

• Actively seek opportunities for cross-training within the content of this job description.

• Perform Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounting Associate and Accounts Payable Accountant duties as needed.

• All Other Duties as Assigned

You'd make an excellent Senior Accounts Payable Accountant if you:

• Consider yourself a people person.

• Love working on collaborative teams.

• Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.

• Take pride in your work.

• Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work.

Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible full-time employees.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment

• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation, paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

• Verizon wireless discount

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Summary of desired skills and experience for the Tessera Senior Accounts Payable Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

• 3 - 5 years of previous experience in Accounting or Finance is required.

• Combination of previous experience and education will be considered.

• A valid state driver's license is preferred with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.

• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.

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Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or emailrecruiting@tessera.org.