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Accounts Payable Specialist
<p>We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable <strong>Senior Accounting/AP Floater</strong> to support our financial operations during our ERP go-live and hyper care phase. This temporary contract role will serve as a key contributor to <strong>Accounts Payable and cross-functional accounting support</strong>, ensuring smooth operations while providing expertise across invoice processing, reconciliations, reporting, and issue resolution within <strong>SAP S4</strong>.</p><p>This role requires a seasoned professional who can step in as needed, take ownership of tasks ranging from transactional to analytical, and serve as a reliable resource across multiple accounting functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contract Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong> El Segundo, CA (Hybrid: 3–4 days onsite/week).</li><li><strong>Schedule:</strong> Full-time, temporary through <strong>December 2025</strong>, with possibility of extension.</li></ul><p><strong>Summary of Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support <strong>AP operations</strong> including vendor payments, month-end and year-end close, auditing inquiries, and ERP implementation.</li><li>Perform transaction research, analysis, audits, reconciliations, and resolution of complex payment and vendor issues.</li><li>Apply accounting principles to analyze financial information and oversee control of accounts, expenses, tax payments, and vendor records.</li><li>Respond to auditing and customer inquiries.</li><li>Support other departments including <strong>Travel Accounting</strong> and <strong>General Accounting</strong> as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with system support teams to identify and implement solutions.</li><li>Uphold company values of <strong>Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Integrity, and Commitment to People</strong>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Functions</strong></p><ul><li>Manage general accounting functions with strong knowledge of <strong>PO process and vendor payments</strong> (invoices, recurring payments, loan payments).</li><li>Track cash activity and coordinate <strong>daily wire transfers</strong>.</li><li>Prepare <strong>monthly reconciliations</strong>, journal entries, and account analysis.</li><li>Analyze audit requests, aging reports, and unfiled reports.</li><li>Research and resolve accounting and vendor-related issues.</li><li>Support monthly accruals, account reconciliations, ad hoc reporting, and special projects.</li><li>Assist with <strong>annual 1099 reporting and filing</strong>.</li><li>Provide documentation and follow-up on implemented changes.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong>8+ years of relevant accounting/AP experience</strong>.</li><li>Experienced <strong>functional SAP user (S4 or similar ERP)</strong>.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).</li><li>Able to <strong>stand in for management</strong> on pending initiatives, projects, and implementations.</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Team-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable to organizational changes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • El Segundo, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 34.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable <strong>Senior Accounting/AP Floater</strong> to support our financial operations during our ERP go-live and hyper care phase. This temporary contract role will serve as a key contributor to <strong>Accounts Payable and cross-functional accounting support</strong>, ensuring smooth operations while providing expertise across invoice processing, reconciliations, reporting, and issue resolution within <strong>SAP S4</strong>.</p><p>This role requires a seasoned professional who can step in as needed, take ownership of tasks ranging from transactional to analytical, and serve as a reliable resource across multiple accounting functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contract Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong> El Segundo, CA (Hybrid: 3–4 days onsite/week).</li><li><strong>Schedule:</strong> Full-time, temporary through <strong>December 2025</strong>, with possibility of extension.</li></ul><p><strong>Summary of Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support <strong>AP operations</strong> including vendor payments, month-end and year-end close, auditing inquiries, and ERP implementation.</li><li>Perform transaction research, analysis, audits, reconciliations, and resolution of complex payment and vendor issues.</li><li>Apply accounting principles to analyze financial information and oversee control of accounts, expenses, tax payments, and vendor records.</li><li>Respond to auditing and customer inquiries.</li><li>Support other departments including <strong>Travel Accounting</strong> and <strong>General Accounting</strong> as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with system support teams to identify and implement solutions.</li><li>Uphold company values of <strong>Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Integrity, and Commitment to People</strong>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Functions</strong></p><ul><li>Manage general accounting functions with strong knowledge of <strong>PO process and vendor payments</strong> (invoices, recurring payments, loan payments).</li><li>Track cash activity and coordinate <strong>daily wire transfers</strong>.</li><li>Prepare <strong>monthly reconciliations</strong>, journal entries, and account analysis.</li><li>Analyze audit requests, aging reports, and unfiled reports.</li><li>Research and resolve accounting and vendor-related issues.</li><li>Support monthly accruals, account reconciliations, ad hoc reporting, and special projects.</li><li>Assist with <strong>annual 1099 reporting and filing</strong>.</li><li>Provide documentation and follow-up on implemented changes.</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-03T15:28:45Z

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