Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Location:

City of Industry

Pay Rate: $24-27/hour

Assignment Length:
Temporary role, approximately 3 months with possibility of extension

The AP/AR Specialist will support day-to-day accounting operations by managing both payables and receivables activities. This role requires hands-on experience with invoice processing, payment application, reconciliations, and vendor and customer communications in a fast-paced environment.

• Execute full payment cycles, including check runs and electronic payments.
• Review and process invoices using three-way matching and proper expense coding.
• Enter invoices into the ERP system and maintain accurate vendor profiles.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies related to pricing or quantities.
• Process ACH, wire transfers, and corporate credit card statements.
• Assist with tax-related payments and special check requests.
• Support month-end close activities, including GRNI and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare credit memos related to returns and vendor adjustments.
• Submit daily positive pay files to the bank.

• Apply customer payments and ensure account balances are accurate.
• Review aging reports and follow up on past-due balances.
• Research and resolve short payments or unapplied cash items.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices.
• Assist with collection efforts while maintaining detailed AR records.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding billing questions.
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, and unrecorded liabilities.

• Previous hands-on experience in both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Experience working within an ERP system; exposure to large or complex systems is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Highly preferred: Experience working with Purchase Price Variance (PPV).