Accounts Payable Specialist

Alera Group

Tacoma, Washington

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Certifications, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Billing, Brokerage, Check Processing, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Employee Benefits, File Maintenance, Financial Reporting, Follow Through, Identify Issues, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Retention Programs, Sales Management, Team Player, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Vlookups, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Tacoma, Washington

POSTED

24 days ago

OVERVIEW

Accounts Payable Specialist

About Alera Group
Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients' success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

This role will focus on client servicing and collaborate with account managers, carriers, internal operations teams.

Why Alera Group

Meaningful Impact: Help clients and employees navigate benefits programs that drive retention, engagement, and satisfaction
Growth & Learning: Opportunities to deepen your expertise and gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries
Collaborative Culture: Work in a team-oriented environment that values accountability, partnership, and the principles of The Collaborative Way

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You'll Do / Your ImpactOperational & Accounting Support

Support Accounts Payable operations by receiving, gathering, and filing vendor and carrier invoices and statements
Review payable invoices and statements against matching records in the accounting system
Perform data entry of vendor invoices and payment transactions accurately and on time
Conduct initial reviews of check requests and process payments through the accounting system
Review shared accounting inboxes, route correspondence appropriately, and follow up on pending items
Update and maintain working files used by the payables team

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with internal accounting associates and account managers to resolve invoice questions and discrepancies
Provide backup support to the Accounting Processor on the receivables side as needed
Support the Accounting team with various tasks, ad-hoc reporting, and special projects

Accuracy, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all processed transactions
Handle confidential financial information with discretion and professionalism
Identify and communicate issues or process improvements to support efficient accounting operations
Adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

QUALIFICATIONS

What You BringRequired

Experience supporting accounting or accounts payable functions
Ability to process a high volume of transactions accurately and efficiently
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team

Preferred

Accounting degree or certificate
Experience with accounting or agency management systems (Sagitta experience a plus)
Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, sorting, and filtering
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

Core Competencies

Detail orientation
Accountability and follow-through
Collaborative mindset
Integrity and discretion

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Compensation:
Hourly range: $25 - $26 per hour

Benefits:
Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.

Work Model:
This role is Hybrid PST

Professional Development - Alera Group Academy
At Alera Group, growth isn't left to chance. Through Alera Group Academy, we provide structured development opportunities designed to help you expand your expertise and build a meaningful career.

You'll have access to:

Role-specific learning paths
Leadership development programs
Technical and compliance training
Industry certifications and continuing education support
Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities

Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we're invested

About the Company

Alera Group

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