Jobs · Accounting · California

Accounts Payable Clerk

Aston Carter · Brea, CA · 2 mo ago
On-siteAccounting$24–$25/hrContract

This is a contract position based in Brea, CA, with an anticipated close date of September 2, 2026.

About the role

The Accounts Payable Clerk plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payments. This position focuses on maintaining precise financial records, reconciling vendor accounts, and supporting routine and month-end accounting activities. The role requires strong attention to detail, high-volume data entry capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Review and process vendor invoices by verifying coding, pricing, supporting documentation, and overall accuracy before entering them into the accounting system.
  • Match invoices with corresponding purchase orders and receiving documents, ensuring proper three-way matching and promptly resolving any discrepancies.
  • Record and maintain accurate accounting entries, including preparing adjustments and corrections when necessary.
  • Reconcile vendor accounts and manage monthly payment processes for assigned suppliers.
  • Review vendor statements regularly, investigate outstanding issues, and coordinate resolutions with vendors, warehouse personnel, and internal departments.
  • Maintain organized electronic vendor files and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.
  • Assist with organizing work orders and ensure supporting records are properly matched, coded, and filed.
  • Support month-end close activities and routine accounting tasks as requested by the accounting leadership team.
  • Perform additional accounting, administrative, or financial duties as assigned by leadership.
  • Handle high-volume invoice processing, typically between 150 and 350 invoices per week, with a strong focus on accurate data entry.
  • Work effectively with purchase orders and inventory receipts to ensure accurate recording of transactions.

Requirements

  • 1 year of experience in accounts payable.
  • Experience working with invoices and purchase orders.
  • Comfortable with ERP software.
  • Experience with high-volume data entry.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00 per hour. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
  • 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).

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Brea, CA.

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