Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Whittier. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid full-cycle Accounts Payable experience who is looking for a temporary position with the potential to become permanent. Employment type: temporary with potential for temp-to-hire; start date: immediate — can start this week.

Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle Accounts Payable processes from invoice receipt through payment
• Enter and process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
• Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation
• Perform 2-way and 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents
• Verify vendor statements and reconcile outstanding balances
• Research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies
• Process check runs and electronic payments
• Maintain accurate vendor records and payment information
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances
• Assist with month-end AP closing and account reconciliations
• Maintain organized AP files and documentation
• Perform data entry and other accounting/administrative duties as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous Accounts Payable experience required
• Full-cycle AP experience strongly preferred
• Sage software experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Comfortable working with numbers and high-volume transactions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Professional communication skills and ability to work independently

Pay

Up to $30.00/hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.