Accounts Payable Specialist in Gardena, California

AP Specialist

CV Resources has partnered with a fast-growing defense company to identify an experienced AP Specialist to join their growing accounting team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices in compliance with company policies and procedures, handling a high volume (approx. 250-500 invoices per week)
• Manage the AP inbox and vendor communications, including calling vendors to verify information
• Perform three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice) and resolve discrepancies
• Partner with Supply Chain and Engineering to reconcile item receipts between procurement and expense management platforms
• Confirm vendor payment details and process check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on outstanding balances
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including AP accruals
• Manage the employee corporate card program, including expense reports, reimbursements, and reconciliations

Must-Haves

• 3+ years (ideally
  5) of strong accounts payable experience, including high-volume invoice processing
• Experience with three-way matching and accurate invoice coding
• Strong understanding of GAAP and AP-related accounting processes
• Proficiency with ERP and expense management systems
• Strong communication skills, including vendor-facing calls
• Due to ITAR requirements, candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Nice-to-Haves

• Manufacturing or aerospace industry experience
• Bachelor's degree

Compensation

$35/hour + stock options OT-eligible