We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Palo Alto, California. In this role, you will handle high-volume invoice processing, manage payroll-related tasks, and reconcile corporate credit card transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting systems and a detail-oriented approach to their work. Responsibilities: • Process and manage approximately 100 invoices weekly, including batching, matching, and coding. • Review and verify timesheets for hourly and salaried employees to assist in payroll preparation. • Reconcile corporate credit card transactions to ensure compliance and proper allocation. • Handle coding workflows for up to 300 transactions weekly with precision. • Prepare journal entries and contribute to month-end close processes. • Ensure compliance with accounting standards related to depreciation, accruals, and financial reporting. • Utilize QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and other accounting systems to track and report financial transactions. • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and address inquiries. • Support the payroll team in ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee payments.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable, with exposure to high-volume invoice processing. • Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, and other accounting software systems. • Knowledge of accounting principles, including month-end close processes, accruals, and journal entries. • Prior experience with payroll and timekeeping systems is strongly preferred. • Familiarity with corporate credit card reconciliation and coding workflows. • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. • Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments and meet deadlines. • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business is required.

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Palo Alto, CA
onsite
Temporary
33.25 - 38.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Palo Alto, California. In this role, you will handle high-volume invoice processing, manage payroll-related tasks, and reconcile corporate credit card transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting systems and a detail-oriented approach to their work. Responsibilities: • Process and manage approximately 100 invoices weekly, including batching, matching, and coding. • Review and verify timesheets for hourly and salaried employees to assist in payroll preparation. • Reconcile corporate credit card transactions to ensure compliance and proper allocation. • Handle coding workflows for up to 300 transactions weekly with precision. • Prepare journal entries and contribute to month-end close processes. • Ensure compliance with accounting standards related to depreciation, accruals, and financial reporting. • Utilize QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and other accounting systems to track and report financial transactions. • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and address inquiries. • Support the payroll team in ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee payments.
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