AP Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location:

South Gate, CA Pay: $30-$35/hour DOE

Employment Type:

Contract / Contract-to-Hire

Schedule:

Full-Time, 100% Onsite

Start Date:

ASAP Industry: Luxury Home Furnishings / Logistics & Warehousing

Position Overview:

A well-established company within the luxury home furnishings and logistics industry is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team immediately. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position in South Gate, CA, beginning as a contract assignment with the potential to convert to a permanent role. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on accounts payable experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to step into a fast-paced accounting environment and contribute quickly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Review invoices for proper documentation, coding, and approvals
• Perform invoice matching against purchase orders and receiving documentation as applicable
• Enter and maintain accounts payable transactions within the accounting system
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payments, and account questions
• Assist with preparing and processing vendor payments
• Maintain accurate vendor records and supporting documentation
• Review outstanding invoices and help resolve aging or payment issues
• Assist with AP reconciliations and month-end close activities
• Research duplicate invoices, pricing discrepancies, missing approvals, and other AP issues
• Partner with Accounting, Purchasing, Operations, and other internal departments to resolve discrepancies
• Maintain organized AP records to support accounting controls and audit requirements
• Provide additional accounting support as needed

Qualifications:

• Previous Accounts Payable experience required
• Hands-on experience processing invoices and managing vendor accounts
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and procedures
• Experience with invoice matching and vendor reconciliations
• Comfortable working within accounting or ERP systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize a high volume of work and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an accounting team
• Must be able to work 100% onsite in South Gate, CA
• Must be available to start ASAP

Compensation: $30-$35 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates with experience supporting high-volume AP operations within inventory, warehouse, distribution, logistics, retail, manufacturing, or similar environments are strongly encouraged to apply. Immediate need.