Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to support an organization in Stockton, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage high-volume payable operations, maintain accuracy in financial records, and contribute to audit-ready processes. The role requires strong knowledge of governmental accounting practices and the ability to work effectively with enterprise finance and document management systems.

Responsibilities:

• Process invoices accurately and assign correct accounting codes in accordance with established financial procedures.

• Administer payment activities, including ACH transactions and check runs, while ensuring timeliness and compliance.

• Reconcile payable records, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues with internal stakeholders and vendors.

• Support audit preparation by organizing documentation, validating transaction history, and responding to financial record requests.

• Apply governmental accounting standards to accounts payable tasks and help maintain compliance with public-sector requirements.

• Use enterprise financial systems and document management platforms to enter, track, and archive payable information.

• Monitor accounts payable workflows to improve accuracy, strengthen controls, and maintain efficient processing volumes.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting function.

• Hands-on knowledge of governmental accounting principles and public-sector financial practices.

• Experience supporting audits and preparing documentation for review.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Proficiency with invoice coding, ACH processing, and check run administration.

• Experience working with enterprise financial systems and electronic document management tools.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Please call 209.279.5269 for consideration

Compensation

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