Hampton Lumber is a family-owned wood products company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 1,700 employees, we operate nine sawmills in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and export division. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times.  We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

Hampton Lumber is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in our corporate office located in Portland, Oregon. This individual will play an integral part in ensuring transactions are processed accurately and timely, and communicating with vendors and other groups within the company when issues arise. We are looking for an individual who is detail-oriented, organized, and possesses strong communication and customer service skills. This position will report directly to the Corporate Accounting Manager.

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including 8 paid holidays
• Participation in employee bonus program
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

• Setup vendor invoices for payment with correct due dates and proper GL coding
• Respond to vendor and internal customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Scanning and indexing of all invoices and backup information into the document imaging system
• Process check, EFT, wire runs daily by required cutoff times, including the upload of positive pay and EFT files to banks, to ensure all payments are made on-time
• Management may modify, add or reallocate job responsibilities to better accommodate the needs of the business

• Able to perform all recurring functions independently
• Proactive attitude, willingness to work in a team environment, and commitment to provide a high level of customer service required
• Computer skills required include working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, and Outlook, with competency in Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to learn and become familiar with Dynamics Great Plains, SpendMap, and DocuWare.
• Strong written and verbal communication and confident decision making required
• Critical thinking and attention to detail required, with excellent problem-solving skills and a high level of accuracy and efficiency

Education and Training Required:

• A high school diploma or equivalent (some college or accounting classes a plus, but not required)
• Prior AP experience with purchasing software using three-way matching and/or Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred but not required

Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber.  You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog. 

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. 

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.