We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Irvine, California. This role will contribute across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting activities, with a strong emphasis on resolving payables issues and keeping financial records organized and accurate. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, and providing dependable support during a period of operational transition and staff change.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices accurately, including matching purchase orders, receipts, and invoices before posting payments.<br>• Investigate outstanding accounts payable items by reviewing vendor statements, identifying missing documentation, and following up with suppliers to resolve discrepancies.<br>• Organize and maintain invoice records by saving, naming, and filing supporting documents in the appropriate accounting folders.<br>• Assist with accounts receivable activities such as applying daily cash receipts, supporting billing-related tasks, and maintaining accurate customer account records.<br>• Review and validate sales tax exemption documentation to help ensure customer records remain compliant and up to date.<br>• Support credit-related reviews by researching customer background information and helping evaluate account setup details.<br>• Contribute to month-end accounting work by preparing journal entries, assisting with reconciliations, and completing other routine close activities.<br>• Provide audit support by gathering requested financial documents and helping prepare records for review.<br>• Help clean up open purchase order and payables data to improve accuracy and prevent unnecessary items from carrying forward into the new system.<br>• Assist with weekly check processing and other payment activities to help reduce backlog and maintain timely vendor payments.