Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing organization in Oakland, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This contract-to-hire role will oversee payables across multiple locations, helping maintain accurate financial records and timely vendor payments. The position is well suited for someone who works confidently with minimal supervision, values precision, and enjoys supporting daily accounting operations in a collaborative setting.

This position is based onsite in Oakland, California.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle for several business locations, ensuring invoices move through review and payment on schedule.
• Examine, assign, and enter invoices using accurate general ledger cost code classifications.
• Distribute expenses correctly among entities and properties to support reliable financial reporting.
• Compile weekly payment batches and invoice packages for accounting review and processing.
• Reconcile company card activity against receipts and related backup documentation to confirm completeness and accuracy.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to investigate and resolve billing questions, payment issues, and account discrepancies.
• Maintain well-organized payable records to support audits, reporting needs, and day-to-day document retrieval.
• Provide assistance with purchasing and vendor administration activities as business needs require.
• Contribute to payroll reporting tasks and offer backup support for related accounting functions when needed.
• Recommend and support workflow improvements that strengthen efficiency and accuracy within the payables process