Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving and processing over 100 invoices per week from truckers, freight carriers, and customers. This role involves verifying charges against expected costs, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring accurate allocation of costs in our accounting systems. You will also communicate with vendors to clarify charges and collaborate with internal teams to support accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

+ Receive and process invoices from truckers, freight carriers, and customers.

+ Verify charges against expected costs and investigate discrepancies or potential overcharges.

+ Enter invoices as landing costs into accounting systems, ensuring accurate allocation of ocean freight, trucking, and manual costs.

+ Communicate with vendors via email to clarify excessive or unclear charges.

+ Collaborate with internal teams to reconcile costs and support accurate financial reporting.

+ Maintain organized records and support month-end close processes.

+ Manage all trucking and broker invoices by checking, processing, and entering them as Landed Cost.

Essential Skills

+ 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting.

+ Strong attention to detail and ability to spot cost discrepancies.

+ Proficient in email communication and basic accounting systems.

+ Ability to work comfortably in a high-volume, manual invoice environment.

+ Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Familiarity with logistics, freight, or trucking industry preferred.

+ Fast learner with excellent organizational skills.

+ Willingness to learn with solid training and support.

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Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.

Work Environment

This position requires you to work fully on-site, from 9 AM to 5 PM with a one-hour lunch break. You will be working in a nice area that provides a conducive environment for professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring…