Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Pico Rivera, CA
Pay: $23–$28 per hour
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Fully Onsite

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing food manufacturing company in Pico Rivera. This role is ideal for an AP professional with strong full-cycle Accounts Payable experience
, including high-volume invoice processing and three-way matching in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

• Manage the full-cycle Accounts Payable process from invoice receipt through payment

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently

• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documentation, and vendor invoices

• Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, pricing, quantities, and supporting documentation

• Identify and resolve discrepancies between invoices, POs, and receiving records

• Process vendor payments via checks, ACH, wires, and other payment methods

• Reconcile vendor statements and AP accounts

• Maintain accurate vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries

• Monitor AP aging and ensure invoices are paid according to established payment terms

• Assist with monthly and year-end close activities

• Prepare AP reports and support account reconciliations

• Maintain organized AP documentation and assist with audits

• Collaborate with Purchasing, Receiving, Warehouse, Operations, and Accounting teams

• Assist with additional accounting duties as needed

• 2+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience

• Strong experience with three-way matching: PO + receiving + invoice

• High-volume invoice processing experience

• Experience in food manufacturing, manufacturing, distribution, CPG, or a similar environment preferred

• Strong understanding of AP processes, vendor reconciliations, and payment processing

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience with an ERP or accounting system preferred

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Accounting coursework or degree is a plus

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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