Accounts Payable Specialist Escondido, CA

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a hospitality organization in Escondido, California. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, accuracy in financial processing, and confidence managing high-volume payables activities. The person in this role will help maintain timely vendor payments, ensure invoice information is recorded correctly, and contribute to smooth day-to-day accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices, assign accurate general ledger coding, and prepare items for processing in accordance with company procedures.
• Handle accounts payable transactions from receipt through payment, ensuring deadlines are met and records remain complete and organized.
• Process ACH payments and assist with scheduled check runs to support timely disbursement to vendors.
• Verify invoice details, resolve discrepancies, and communicate with internal teams or suppliers to address payment-related questions.
• Maintain clear documentation for payable activity and support accurate reconciliation of vendor accounts.
• Monitor outstanding items and follow up as needed to prevent delays, duplicate payments, or coding errors.