Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports Applied Medical by ensuring accurate, timely processing of vendor invoices and maintaining strong financial controls within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role contributes directly to operational efficiency and month-end close accuracy by partnering with purchasing, procurement, and finance teams to resolve discrepancies and reconcile vendor accounts.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately using two-way and three-way matching procedures in accordance with purchasing and accounting requirements.
• Cook up with buyers and purchasing teams to resolve purchase order discrepancies and invoice exceptions.
• Reconcile vendor accounts by researching variances and ensuring timely resolution of outstanding balances.
• Prepare and post month-end accruals to support accurate financial reporting and close processes.
• Maintain clear documentation and records to support internal controls, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional finance and operations teams to ensure efficient accounts payable workflows.

Requirements

• Begins with three years or more of experience in accounts payable and expense reimbursement processing.
• Applies working knowledge of accounts payable processes within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Uses enterprise resource planning systems, including Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP).
• Communicates effectively through clear verbal and written correspondence with internal and external partners.
• Manages multiple priorities and adapts effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Preferred

• Begins with experience with vendor invoice management automated workflows, including Vendor Invoice Management (VIM).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $23 - 30 / hour based on experience (California)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training and mentorship opportunities
• On-campus wellness activities
• Educational reimbursement program
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule

Pay

Compensation range: $23 - 30 / hour based on experience (California)

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of a dynamic manufacturing environment.