Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a credit union team in Hawthorne, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a dependable, detail-oriented individual who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to stay organized in a busy work environment. The person in this role will support day-to-day payables activity, help maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to efficient payment processing across the organization.

Responsibilities:

- Review invoices for completeness, assign appropriate account coding, and prepare transactions for timely entry into the accounts payable system.

- Process vendor payments through multiple methods, including ACH and check runs, while following internal controls and payment schedules.

- Reconcile general ledger accounts related to payables and research discrepancies to ensure financial records remain accurate.

- Administer corporate card expense activity by verifying documentation, matching charges to business purposes, and resolving exceptions.

- Maintain organized payment records and supporting documentation to assist with audits, reporting needs, and compliance requirements.

- Communicate with vendors and internal departments to answer payment questions, resolve invoice issues, and follow up on outstanding items.

- Monitor daily accounts payable workflow to help meet deadlines and support consistent, accurate transaction processing. Requirements - At least 2 years of hands-on accounts payable experience in a business environment that requires close attention to detail.

- Practical experience with invoice coding, account coding, and full-cycle payment processing.

- Working knowledge of ACH transactions and scheduled check disbursements.

- Strong background in general ledger reconciliation and identifying payment or posting discrepancies.

- Experience handling corporate card or employee expense processing.

- High level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and close attention to detail.

- Reliable and detail-focused approach with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced setting.

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