Accounts Payable Specialist Gardena, CA

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Gardena, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position is well suited for someone who brings hands-on experience managing day-to-day payables activities in Quick Books and takes pride in accurate, timely financial processing. The ideal candidate is comfortable owning the full accounts payable cycle, supporting invoice workflows, and helping maintain organized and reliable records.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment issuance and file maintenance.
• Verify vendor invoices against supporting documents, organize batches for processing, and assign accurate general ledger coding before entry.
• Enter invoice details into Quick Books with a high level of accuracy while maintaining current and complete payment records.
• Prepare check runs, print and distribute payments, and ensure mailed checks are issued according to approved schedules.
• Reconcile accounts payable activity and related bank transactions to help maintain accurate financial reporting.
• Review open, monthly, manual, and outstanding invoices to identify discrepancies, missing documentation, or overdue items requiring follow-up.
• Communicate with vendors and internal contacts to resolve invoice questions, payment issues, and account discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support additional payable and inventory-related tasks as needed, including work connected to Fishbowl software when applicable.