Accounts Payable Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing community bank in Irvine, CA. This fully onsite, contract-to-hire role is the engine behind the accounting department's daily operations. The ideal candidate takes full ownership of the AP cycle, communicates professionally with vendors and internal teams, and brings a solutions-oriented approach to a fast-paced environment.

• Own and manage the full AP cycle - processing, verifying, and posting invoices
• Monitor the AP queue daily and ensure all runs are completed and handed off for approval
• Cut checks, schedule payments, and resolve invoice, purchase order, or payment discrepancies
• Audit and process employee expense report reimbursements and follow up on missing receipts or past due reports
• Prepare daily bank reconciliations and complete monthly certifications
• Prepare journal entries to fund corporate card accounts
• Handle incoming calls and inquiries from vendors and employees with professionalism and a service-first mindset
• Assist with audit requests, departmental wires, and month-end close activities as needed

• 2+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
• Associate's degree or higher - accounting background strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet daily and monthly deadlines
• Excellent communication and customer service skills - comfortable working with vendors, employees, and all levels of leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Experience working at a bank or financial institution
• Familiarity with Bank Tel or similar accounting systems
• Experience with ERP or expense management platforms

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Entrepreneurial, team-oriented culture with a familial feel and room to grow

Employment Type:

Contract-to-Hire, Non-Exempt