Accounts Payable Specialist

Placentia, CA 92870

Posted: 03/04/2026 Job Category: Accounting Job Number: 2157555

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist will join a small, collaborative AP team of three and report directly to the Assistant Controller. This role processes 50–60 invoices daily in a paper-heavy environment that requires strong auditing skills, accuracy, and consistent follow-up. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a conservative business setting (no jeans; business attire required).

 

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am to 5pm -full-time onsite

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Process trade payables, overhead invoices, expense reports, and credit card statements for the entire company

  • Work closely with internal departments and external trade partners to ensure timely, accurate payments

  • Manage trade and related payables, including scheduling and processing invoices

  • Review and route incoming invoices for proper purchase order matching

  • Audit employee expense and travel reports for accuracy, documentation, and policy compliance

  • Audit invoices and documents for mathematical accuracy, coding, authorization, and completeness

  • Code and voucher invoices once proper approvals and backup are obtained

  • Collaborate with purchasing, accounting, and management to resolve discrepancies

  • Maintain AP records, reconcile information, and prepare adjusting entries

  • Communicate with vendors regarding past-due invoices, credits, or discrepancies

  • Maintain vendor files and perform regular accuracy audits

  • File paid invoices weekly and maintain organized AP documentation

  • Handle escalated vendor issues professionally

  • Perform accurately under deadlines with limited supervision

  • Prioritize multiple tasks, especially during month-end and year-end

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement

  • Perform general clerical duties (data entry, collating, photocopying, filing)

  • Support special projects as assigned

 

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of Accounts Payable experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • Strong understanding of general accounting practices and principles

  • High-volume data entry experience

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and ability to learn new software

  • High attention to detail and accuracy

  • Professional communication skills and strong vendor relations experience

 

Compensation & Benefits

  1. Salary: $58,000–$70,000

 

  1. Benefits:

    • 401(k) with company match

    • Health, dental, and vision insurance

    • Flexible spending account

  2. Dress Code:  Business attire  

 

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