Accounting Specialist (AP/AR)

About the role

We're excited to add an Accounting Specialist (AP/AR) to our growing team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional with strong Accounts Payable experience who is looking to broaden their skills across both AP and AR while gaining exposure to accounting automation, process improvements, and long-term growth opportunities. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoy taking ownership of your work, this contract-to-hire position based in Carlsbad, CA offers a growth-driven opportunity created due to business expansion, not turnover.

Responsibilities

• Process PO and non-PO invoices accurately and efficiently
• Perform 3-way matching and investigate pricing, quantity, and receiving discrepancies
• Partner closely with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Accounting teams to resolve invoice issues
• Support a high-volume AP environment processing approximately 450-1,000 invoices per month
• Code, enter, and process invoices within the ERP system
• Process employee expense reports and maintain supporting documentation
• Post customer payments and cash receipts
• Generate and distribute customer invoices and shipping documentation
• Support B2B collections activities through email and phone follow-up
• Investigate and resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies
• Review and validate invoices captured through automated accounting tools
• Maintain accurate records and provide day-to-day accounting support
• Assist with month-end activities and provide backup support across the accounting team
• Communicate professionally with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Take ownership of issues and drive them through resolution

Requirements

• 2+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience
• 1+ year of Accounts Receivable experience
• Experience processing high-volume invoices (200+ monthly)
• Knowledge of 2-way and 3-way matching
• Experience working with ERP systems; Epicor experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Basic Excel skills, including formulas, simple calculations, and data review
• Strong 10-key and data entry skills with a high level of accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-based industry experience preferred
• Adaptable, coachable, and eager to learn new systems and processes
• Degree not required; relevant experience is valued over formal education

3-5 years of accounting experience preferred.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Schedule

This is a fully onsite, contract-to-hire position based in Carlsbad, CA.

Why Join Us?

• Growth-driven opportunity created due to business expansion, not turnover
• Join a stable and growing organization experiencing significant growth
• Receive direct mentorship and hands-on training from the Accounting Manager
• Gain exposure to both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Opportunity to grow into a more analytical accounting role as automation technology is implemented
• Collaborative team environment where employees support one another and share responsibilities
• Long-term opportunity with strong potential for professional growth and development