What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Peregrine Team?
Peregrine Team is seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing community bank in Irvine, CA. This fully onsite, contract-to-hire role is the engine behind the accounting department's daily operations. The ideal candidate takes full ownership of the AP cycle, communicates professionally with vendors and internal teams, and brings a solutions-oriented approach to a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the full AP cycle - processing, verifying, and posting invoices
- Monitor the AP queue daily and ensure all runs are completed and handed off for approval
- Cut checks, schedule payments, and resolve invoice, purchase order, or payment discrepancies
- Audit and process employee expense report reimbursements and follow up on missing receipts or past due reports
- Prepare daily bank reconciliations and complete monthly certifications
- Prepare journal entries to fund corporate card accounts
- Handle incoming calls and inquiries from vendors and employees with professionalism and a service-first mindset
- Assist with audit requests, departmental wires, and month-end close activities as needed
Required Qualifications:
- 2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
- Associates degree or higher - accounting background strongly preferred
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet daily and monthly deadlines
- Excellent communication and customer service skills - comfortable working with vendors, employees, and all levels of leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working at a bank or financial institution
- Familiarity with BankTel or similar accounting systems
- Experience with ERP or expense management platforms