Accounts Payable Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to support a high-volume, fast-paced finance environment. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with internal controls.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies, improve workflows, and support financial operations. This position also offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and initiatives using modern tools and technologies.

• Process and review PO and non-PO invoices
• Perform 3-way matching (invoice, purchase order, receipt)
• Ensure proper coding, approvals, and accurate ERP entry
• Prepare and support weekly payment runs (ACH, wire, checks)
• Assist with cash requirements and payment validations
• Provide remittance details and respond to payment inquiries
• Maintain vendor master data, including tax and banking information
• Process vendor setups/updates in compliance with policies
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies
• Perform monthly AP reconciliations and resolve variances
• Monitor AP aging and follow up on outstanding items
• Assist with accruals, journal entries, and month-end close
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and audit standards
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation
• Manage AP inbox and daily workflow tracking
• Support reporting, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred
• Experience in Accounts Payable within a high-volume environment
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, payments, and reconciliations
• ERP system experience (or similar platforms)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with reporting tools (e.g., Power Automate, Power BI, Power Query)
  
  

• Opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic finance environment
• Exposure to process improvement and initiatives
• Contract role with strong potential for full-time conversion
• Flexible hybrid work model after initial onboarding period
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.