Accounts Payable Specialist

Professional Search Group OC is seeking an AP Specialist to join their client’s team. This is an urgent opportunity for a highly organized, proactive AP Specialist who can step in with minimal training and help bring accounts payable current by processing a significant backlog of vendor invoices.

The ideal AP Specialist has prior construction industry experience preferred but not required, understands high-volume invoice processing, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

This organization is a leading Southern California electrical contractor with over 40 years of experience providing high-quality electrical construction services across commercial, industrial, and specialty markets. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering turnkey electrical solutions while maintaining long-term client relationships throughout the Southwest. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity.

• Process approximately 200 invoices per week with accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in clearing a substantial backlog of approximately $600,000 in past-due invoices.
• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation as applicable.
• Communicate with vendors and internal project teams to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain organized AP records and ensure timely processing of payments.
• Prioritize workload to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Support the accounting team with additional AP-related duties as assigned.

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable working under deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Experience processing high-volume invoices.
• Familiarity with construction accounting workflows, including purchase orders and subcontractor/vendor invoicing.
• Ability to quickly identify issues and proactively drive resolutions.

Professional Search Group OC offers this opportunity on behalf of our client and is actively interviewing qualified candidates.