Accounts Payable Clerk

Ledgent-Finance-; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk for a nonprofit healthcare organization in Los Angeles. This role handles full-cycle AP, vendor relations, and supports month-end close while ensuring compliance with nonprofit standards.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of AP experience, proficiency with Sage, and strong Excel skills, accuracy, and communication abilities to manage high-volume invoices and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience with Sage accounting software.
• Strong understanding of AP processes and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, pivot tables, basic formulas).
• Experience processing high-volume invoices and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume invoices and payment requests accurately and timely.
• Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, supporting documentation, and budget compliance.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate payment discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Assist with employee expense reimbursements and credit card reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals and AP reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and organization policies.
• Assist with audit requests by gathering supporting documentation and schedules.
• Maintain organized AP files (electronic and physical).
• Support ad hoc accounting and administrative projects.

Skills

Accounts payable process

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk (JN -082026-429400) Los Angeles, California

Salary: USD25 - USD28 per hour

A mission-driven healthcare organization in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team. This role will be responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, supporting month-end close activities, and helping ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume invoices and payment requests accurately and timely
• Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, supporting documentation, and budget compliance
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate payment discrepancies
• Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships
• Assist with employee expense reimbursements and credit card reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals and AP reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with organization policies, grant requirements, and accounting procedures
• Assist with audit requests by gathering supporting documentation and schedules
• Maintain organized electronic and physical AP files
• Support ad hoc accounting and administrative projects as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Experience using Sage accounting software required
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and internal controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, pivot tables, and basic formulas
• Experience processing high-volume invoices and managing multiple deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Nonprofit accounting experience
• Experience working with grant-funded programs or government-funded organizations
• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
• Experience supporting annual audits
• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-department accounting environments

Ideal Candidate

• Highly organized and dependable
• Thrives in a mission-driven environment
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on deadlines
• Strong customer service mindset when working with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail