Accounts Payable Specialist
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Westlake Village, California. In this role, you will handle a variety of financial tasks, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of vendor invoices and payments while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations. This is a Contract position with the potential for long-term growth within the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices with precision, verifying accuracy in account coding, amounts, and general ledger allocation.<br>• Manage payment operations, including scheduling and executing checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers to meet vendor deadlines.<br>• Maintain vendor data by setting up new accounts, updating W-9 information, and addressing discrepancies or inquiries.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable transactions against bank statements and general ledger entries to guarantee accuracy.<br>• Handle employee expense reimbursements, ensuring adherence to company policies and guidelines.<br>• Support month-end closing activities, such as preparing accruals, allocations, journal entries, and reconciling AP sub-ledger accounts.<br>• Uphold compliance with tax regulations, including 1099 reporting, and internal controls throughout all accounts payable processes.<br>• Identify inefficiencies in AP workflows and propose process enhancements to improve operational productivity.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a related financial field.<br>• Proficiency in accounts payable practices, including account coding and invoice processing.<br>• Familiarity with payment methods such as ACH transfers, check runs, and wire payments.<br>• Ability to reconcile financial transactions and analyze discrepancies efficiently.<br>• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements, including tax regulations and reporting standards.<br>• Experience with month-end closing procedures and preparing journal entries.<br>• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.<br>• Strong communication skills for vendor and team collaboration.
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- Westlake Village, CA
- onsite
- Contract / Temporary to Hire
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24.70 - 28.60 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Westlake Village, California. In this role, you will handle a variety of financial tasks, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of vendor invoices and payments while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations. This is a Contract position with the potential for long-term growth within the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices with precision, verifying accuracy in account coding, amounts, and general ledger allocation.<br>• Manage payment operations, including scheduling and executing checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers to meet vendor deadlines.<br>• Maintain vendor data by setting up new accounts, updating W-9 information, and addressing discrepancies or inquiries.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable transactions against bank statements and general ledger entries to guarantee accuracy.<br>• Handle employee expense reimbursements, ensuring adherence to company policies and guidelines.<br>• Support month-end closing activities, such as preparing accruals, allocations, journal entries, and reconciling AP sub-ledger accounts.<br>• Uphold compliance with tax regulations, including 1099 reporting, and internal controls throughout all accounts payable processes.<br>• Identify inefficiencies in AP workflows and propose process enhancements to improve operational productivity.
- 2025-11-11T20:54:07Z