GL Accountant - Accounts Payable

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Position: GL Accountant - Accounts Payable

Location: San Jose, CA

Job : 265 # of Openings: 1

Naprotek is seeking a GL Accountant – Accounts Payable (AP) to handle the day-to-day AP duties, as well as oversee and administer the Company’s accounts payable policies and procedures. In addition, this role will support broader general ledger and financial reporting responsibilities. This position, which reports to the Accounting Manager, performs work directly related to the Company’s general business operations and financial management.

The role exercises independent judgment and discretion in interpreting accounting policies, evaluating financial risk related to vendor transactions, overseeing internal controls, and supporting the monthly financial close process. While the position maintains direct handling of the AP process and operations, more than 50% of time is dedicated to exempt-level accounting, analysis, internal control oversight, and financial reporting responsibilities. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position located in San Jose, California.

• Set up and maintain vendor and customer profiles
• Perform 3-way matching in Accounts Payable process, use knowledge of expenditure codes and accounting codes to accurately code documents
• Resolve discrepancies by examining possible sources of disagreement, collaborating with Purchasing and Receiving departments to reach positive resolution for the company and its suppliers; generate correction documents as required
• Create statements and reports that require the use of sources for reconciliation
• Reconcile credit card expenses and internal employee reimbursement
• Perform general accounting tasks related to AP, such as G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, and other ad hoc projects
• Maintain vendor relationships with professional behavior and positive attitude
• Support routine audit needs
• Support other team members and perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
• Document existing business processes and make recommendations for improvement

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable operations to ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls.
• Review and approve non-routine, high-value, or exception-based vendor transactions.
• Evaluate incremental charges (freight, tariffs, surcharges, etc.) and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Assess vendor terms and payment structures to mitigate financial risk.
• Establish and maintain AP policies and procedural documentation.
• Monitor segregation-of-duties controls and recommend improvements.

• Interpret accounting policies and determine appropriate treatment for complex or ambiguous transactions.
• Identify potential control deficiencies and implement corrective measures.
• Determine when financial issues require escalation to senior management.
• Recommend procedural and control enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency.

• Prepare and review month-end journal entries, including AP accruals.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and account analysis.
• Analyze expense trends and identify unusual fluctuations.
• Support financial statement preparation and reporting schedules.
• Participate in cost analysis and product costing support as needed.

• Serve as primary AP liaison for internal and external audit requests.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation.
• Ensure documentation supports compliance with internal control requirements.
• Assist in implementation of audit recommendations.

• Analyze AP workflow and recommend automation or system improvements.
• Participate in ERP optimization initiatives.

• Partner with Purchasing, Operations, and Management to resolve complex…