Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy accounting team in Newport Beach, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate, high-volume transaction processing and can stay organized in a fast-moving environment. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to daily accounts payable operations while partnering with colleagues across multiple locations.

Responsibilities:

- Process a large volume of invoices for operating expenses, utilities, and supply purchases across multiple business locations.

- Review invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation to ensure accurate entry and proper approval before payment.

- Maintain organized accounts payable records and keep documentation current for audit readiness and internal tracking.

- Monitor shared email inboxes and payment workflows, responding promptly to requests and routing items to the appropriate parties.

- Receive, sort, and distribute incoming accounting mail to support efficient department operations.

- Prepare and assist with ACH payments, check runs, and other disbursement activities in accordance with established procedures.

- Apply correct account coding and complete three-way matching to support accurate financial reporting.

- Provide day-to-day assistance on special assignments and support the accounting team as priorities shift. Requirements - 3+ years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume processing environment.

- Working knowledge of invoice coding, purchase order matching, and three-way matching procedures.

- Experience handling ACH transactions, check runs, and routine payment processing tasks.

- Proficiency with Sage Intacct, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage repetitive data entry accurately.

- Solid organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple deadlines effectively.

- Flexible, dependable, and comfortable adapting to changing team needs in an onsite setting.

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