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Accounting Technician II – Accounts Payable
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Union Station Area)
Duration: 6-Month Contract Assignment with potential to extend or convert
Schedule: Hybrid – Monday & Tuesday Onsite
Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday with alternating Fridays off
Pay Rate: $38.47 – $41.70/hour
Position Overview
A large public agency serving Southern California is seeking an experienced Accounting Technician II to support its Finance & Administration team. This position will focus primarily on high-volume Accounts Payable processing, invoice management, vendor support, and payment administration in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience processing vendor invoices in Oracle, strong knowledge of the three-way match process (PO, receipt, invoice), and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices for payment using Oracle and imaging software.
- Review and resolve invoice discrepancies and aging report items.
- Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
- Respond to inquiries from internal departments and external vendors.
- Conduct quality control reviews of invoices and supporting documentation.
- Open, sort, scan, and process incoming Accounts Payable invoices.
- Enter sales and use tax information into Oracle and Excel for reporting purposes.
- Process payments related to property taxes, leases, utilities, Visa statements, escrow, title, condemnation, and major contracts.
- Support internal and external audit and information requests.
- Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 3 years of Accounts Payable experience processing vendor invoices in Oracle.
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable procedures and invoice processing.
- Experience with three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice).
- Proficiency in Oracle and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to manage high-volume workloads while meeting strict deadlines.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Salary : $38 - $42