We are looking for a meticulous Payables Accountant to join our team in Vallejo, California. This Contract to permanent role focuses on ensuring the accuracy of vendor records, managing payables processes, and investigating discrepancies using advanced accounting techniques. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in reconciliations, internal controls, and Excel proficiency to support financial operations effectively. Responsibilities:• Reconcile vendor accounts promptly and accurately, ensuring alignment between invoices, payments, statements, and purchase orders.• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances using forensic accounting methods.• Assist with the month-end and year-end closing processes by performing detailed account analyses and preparing documentation.• Collaborate with procurement, accounts payable, and audit teams to maintain accurate vendor records and ensure process efficiency.• Review and improve payables procedures to enhance controls and mitigate risks related to errors or fraud.• Generate comprehensive reconciliation reports and present findings to management with actionable recommendations.• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements throughout all payables activities.• Manage coding of invoices and account coding to ensure proper financial tracking.• Conduct check runs and oversee Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments.• Utilize advanced Excel functions to analyze financial data and streamline processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. • At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable, reconciliations, or forensic accounting. • Expertise in internal controls and vendor management. • Proficiency with accounts payable systems and processes. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate financial discrepancies. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting. • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks. • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to collaborate effectively across teams.

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Vallejo, CA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
34.00 - 43.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a meticulous Payables Accountant to join our team in Vallejo, California. This Contract to permanent role focuses on ensuring the accuracy of vendor records, managing payables processes, and investigating discrepancies using advanced accounting techniques. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in reconciliations, internal controls, and Excel proficiency to support financial operations effectively. Responsibilities:• Reconcile vendor accounts promptly and accurately, ensuring alignment between invoices, payments, statements, and purchase orders.• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances using forensic accounting methods.• Assist with the month-end and year-end closing processes by performing detailed account analyses and preparing documentation.• Collaborate with procurement, accounts payable, and audit teams to maintain accurate vendor records and ensure process efficiency.• Review and improve payables procedures to enhance controls and mitigate risks related to errors or fraud.• Generate comprehensive reconciliation reports and present findings to management with actionable recommendations.• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements throughout all payables activities.• Manage coding of invoices and account coding to ensure proper financial tracking.• Conduct check runs and oversee Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments.• Utilize advanced Excel functions to analyze financial data and streamline processes.
2025-11-25T23:58:40Z