Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Gardena, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position is ideal for someone who is confident managing day-to-day payables in QuickBooks and can keep invoice activity accurate, timely, and well organized. The role supports core accounting operations by handling vendor payments, coding transactions correctly, and assisting with reconciliations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, from receiving vendor bills through final payment processing and record maintenance.
• Review invoices for accuracy, match supporting documents, assign general ledger codes, and enter transactions into QuickBooks.
• Organize batches of payable items and ensure invoices are posted correctly and within established deadlines.
• Prepare, print, and distribute checks while maintaining proper payment documentation and mailing records.
• Investigate missing, outstanding, or disputed invoices and work with vendors or internal contacts to resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile accounts payable activity and assist with bank and account reconciliations to support accurate month-end reporting.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date vendor files, payment histories, and supporting audit documentation.
• Support related accounting processes and work within inventory or ancillary systems such as Fishbowl when needed.

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of hands-on accounts payable experience in an accounting environment with strong attention to detail.
• Practical experience using QuickBooks, including invoice entry, payment processing, and transaction coding.
• Solid understanding of full-cycle accounts payable procedures, including matching, batching, and general ledger coding.
• Experience processing manual and recurring vendor invoices with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle check runs, maintain organized records, and follow through on outstanding payment issues.
• Familiarity with reconciliations, including accounts payable and bank reconciliation tasks.
• Experience with Fishbowl inventory software is helpful but not required.

Compensation

$24.70-$28.60 Hourly

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