AP Clerk in Cerritos, CA

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
Location: Cerritos, CA
Pay: $22–$25 per hour

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice-to-PO matching, invoice coding, documentation review, approval routing, and invoice entry.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all invoices.

• Verify all invoices are coded to correct GL accounts, departments, and locations.

• Review vendor statements regularly to identify outstanding invoices.

• Monitor purchase orders for pending invoices.

• Maintain and update vendor account information.

• Sort and distribute incoming mail.

• Prioritize invoices based on payment terms.

• Respond to internal and external vendor inquiries; research and resolve discrepancies as needed.

• Assist with month-end closing activities.

• Maintain organized and accurate filing systems in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

• Support additional accounting or administrative projects as required.

Requirements

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience.

• High school diploma required; accounting coursework preferred.

• Experience with Brightorder/Kona preferred.

• Purchasing/procurement experience is a plus.

• Strong work ethic and reliability.

• Highly organized and self-motivated; able to follow standardized filing procedures.

• Detail-oriented with a professional demeanor.

• Proficient in Excel, Word, and 10-key by touch; Sage ERP experience is a plus.

• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, documentation requirements, and data analysis.

• Knowledge of accounts payable/general ledger processes and financial chart of accounts.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to interact professionally with employees and vendors.

• Able to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.

• Ability to perform mathematical computations (percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) quickly and accurately.