Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy accounting team in San Diego, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a detail-driven setting and can manage invoice processing with consistency and accuracy. The position focuses on day-to-day accounts payable activities, vendor support, and coordination with internal approvers to keep payments and records organized.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices with a high level of accuracy and enter payment details into the accounting system.
• Review invoices carefully, assign the correct general ledger accounts and cost centers, and confirm coding aligns with company standards.
• Coordinate invoice approvals by submitting documentation to appropriate accounting leaders and tracking outstanding items to completion.
• Verify that each invoice includes the required backup and authorization before it moves forward for payment.
• Maintain organized vendor files and ensure supporting records remain current, complete, and easy to retrieve.
• Investigate billing issues, help reconcile discrepancies, and communicate with vendors to resolve payment-related questions.
• Assist with payment activity, including ACH transactions and check runs, while supporting other accounts payable tasks as needed.
• Contribute to month-end close efforts and provide assistance on additional accounting assignments when requested.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of accounts payable or closely related accounting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manually enter invoices and apply accurate account coding in an accounting system.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable workflows, including approvals, payment support, and record maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle high-volume transactional work accurately.
• Effective communication and organizational skills for following up with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, reviewing, and organizing financial information.
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred.
• Healthcare industry experience is helpful but not required.

Compensation

$36.10-$41.80 Hourly

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