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Accounts Payable Specialist
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team in Long Beach, California. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing and processing vendor invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate financial records. This is a contract position, offering an opportunity to grow within a well-established organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and verify invoices, ensuring proper General Ledger coding and accurate financial data entry.<br>• Monitor accounts payable ledger to confirm all payments are correctly posted and accounted for.<br>• Reconcile vendor accounts, address discrepancies, and resolve billing issues.<br>• Prepare and distribute accounts payable reports, providing detailed insights into account statuses.<br>• Manage administrative tasks such as filing, mailing checks, and organizing financial documentation for storage.<br>• Facilitate timely payments of invoices and maintain strong relationships with vendors.<br>• Analyze payment data and provide actionable insights to support decision-making processes.<br>• Utilize accounting software and ERP systems to streamline accounts payable operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures while maintaining financial integrity.<br>• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the finance team.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist or in a similar role.<br>• Strong knowledge of General Ledger coding, accrual accounting, and accounts payable processes.<br>• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures with precision.<br>• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems; experience with Oracle or ADP is a plus.<br>• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.<br>• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.<br>• Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork, reliability, and adaptability.<br>• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
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  • Long Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team in Long Beach, California. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing and processing vendor invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate financial records. This is a contract position, offering an opportunity to grow within a well-established organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and verify invoices, ensuring proper General Ledger coding and accurate financial data entry.<br>• Monitor accounts payable ledger to confirm all payments are correctly posted and accounted for.<br>• Reconcile vendor accounts, address discrepancies, and resolve billing issues.<br>• Prepare and distribute accounts payable reports, providing detailed insights into account statuses.<br>• Manage administrative tasks such as filing, mailing checks, and organizing financial documentation for storage.<br>• Facilitate timely payments of invoices and maintain strong relationships with vendors.<br>• Analyze payment data and provide actionable insights to support decision-making processes.<br>• Utilize accounting software and ERP systems to streamline accounts payable operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures while maintaining financial integrity.<br>• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the finance team.
  • 2025-12-16T17:28:39Z

Accounts Payable Specialist Job in Long Beach, CA | Robert Half