Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

We are a well-established and growing manufacturing company based in Ontario, CA. With a strong reputation for quality and operational excellence, we are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team.

This role offers stability, visibility to leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for full-cycle AP processing, vendor management, and supporting month-end close. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment and understands high-volume invoice processing, 3-way matching, and inventory-related payables.

Key Responsibilities

+ Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and timely

+ Perform 3-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice)

+ Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies

+ Prepare weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments

+ Maintain accurate vendor records and W-9 documentation

+ Assist with month-end close (accruals, AP aging review)

+ Support year-end audit requests and 1099 preparation

+ Partner with Purchasing and Receiving to resolve invoice issues

+ Identify and implement process improvements within AP workflow

Requirements

Qualifications

+ 2-5+ years of Accounts Payable experience

+ Manufacturing or distribution industry experience strongly preferred

+ Strong understanding of 3-way matching and inventory-based purchasing

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Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Dynamics, or similar)

+ Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred)

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

+ Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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