Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy finance team in Montebello, California on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This role is ideal for someone who can handle a fast-moving invoice environment, maintain accuracy across large volumes of financial data, and support timely payment operations for a multi-location organization. The position requires strong Excel capability, solid accounts payable experience, and the ability to work confidently with detailed coding and payment processes.

Responsibilities:

- Process a high volume of invoices with careful attention to accuracy, account classification, and approval requirements.

- Manage utility payments for more than 100 locations, ensuring deadlines are met and discrepancies are resolved promptly.

- Review and assign proper general ledger coding to invoices before payment processing.

- Prepare and execute ACH payments in alignment with company procedures and vendor terms.

- Maintain organized accounts payable records and verify supporting documentation for each transaction.

- Use Microsoft Excel to track payment activity, reconcile large data sets, and produce clear reporting for the finance team.

- Work within Net Suite to enter invoices, update payment details, and support day-to-day AP operations.

- Identify payment issues, research exceptions, and coordinate with internal teams or vendors to bring items to resolution. Requirements - Hands-on experience in accounts payable within a high-volume processing environment.

- Proficiency in account coding and invoice coding with strong attention to detail.

- Working knowledge of ACH payment processing and standard AP controls.

- Experience using Net Suite for invoice entry, payment handling, or related AP tasks.

- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data.

- Ability to support payments across multiple locations while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines effectively.

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