Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a food and food processing organization in Pleasanton, California on a Contract basis. This opportunity is suited for an accounting specialist who can manage a fast-paced invoice workflow with minimal supervision while keeping payment activity organized and accurate. The role will support day-to-day payable operations, coordinate documentation for approvals, and contribute to monthly close and reporting tasks.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee end-to-end accounts payable activities for a high-volume workload, ensuring transactions move efficiently from invoice receipt through final payment.

- Review incoming invoices, assign the correct accounting treatment, and enter them into the system with strong attention to accuracy and timing.

- Match vendor invoices to supporting receipt documentation manually and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with internal teams as needed.

- Prepare weekly payment batches, organize backup materials for approval, and support the release of approved disbursements.

- Process electronic and other payment types, record completed transactions properly, and maintain reliable accounts payable records.

- Monitor a shared accounts payable inbox, prioritize requests, and respond to routine vendor or internal inquiries in a timely manner.

- Assist with inventory-related receiving support and ensure associated invoices are documented and processed correctly.

- Reconcile accounts using Microsoft Excel, track expense activity, and help maintain organized reporting schedules.

- Contribute to month-end close by completing payable-related reconciliations and other accounting support tasks as assigned. Requirements

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