We are hiring for a great client in Gardena, CA seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist for an on-site temp-to-hire opportunity. This role will support the accounting team by managing full-cycle accounts payable processes, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing and payments. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with QuickBooks, and experienced in handling vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payment reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process vendor invoices in QuickBooks upon receipt, ensuring accuracy and proper coding.
• Cross-reference invoices with purchase orders and sales orders to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Review sales orders and purchase orders to ensure transactions align and are properly documented.
• Process vendor payments in accordance with company policies, including checks and wire transfers.
• Prepare weekly check and wire payment runs, print checks, and prepare payments for distribution.
• Maintain accurate records by ensuring all AP transactions from bank statements are entered daily.
• Reconcile accounts payable reports weekly to confirm payments and balances are accurate.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and documentation inconsistencies.
• Communicate directly with vendors to address questions, resolve discrepancies, and maintain positive relationships.
• Support the accounting department with ad hoc projects related to vendors, payments, and accounts payable processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment
• Experience using QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to reconcile financial data
• Experience working with purchase orders, vendor invoices, and payment processing
• Excellent organizational and communication skills