ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

AppleOne Employment Services; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Santa Fe Springs, CA seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to manage high-volume PO-based invoices, vendor payments, and AP files in a busy manufacturing environment.

You will process invoices, ensure approvals, and support month-end close while maintaining accurate AP records and strong vendor relationships. This is a 100% onsite role with a stable, team-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Strong experience handling high-volume PO-based invoice processing.
• Ability to code invoices to cost centers and GL accounts.
• Experience obtaining approvals and resolving vendor issues.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization and accuracy.
• Proficient with accounting systems, electronic files, and standard office tools.
• Professional communication with vendors, internal teams, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, code, and process invoices with POs and approvals.
• Enter approved invoices into the accounting system and support payment batches.
• Reconcile credit card payments and manage reimbursements.
• Maintain vendor/subcontractor files and resolve issues.
• Assist month-end close and general AP tasks.
• Ensure retention and proper filing of AP records.

Skills

Accounts payable

PO processing

Vendor liaison

Cost coding

Invoice accuracy

Communication

Deadline-driven

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk who is comfortable managing high-volume purchase order invoices, vendor payments, credit card reconciliations, and accounts payable files in a busy manufacturing environment. The Accounts Payable Clerk will support the accounting team by ensuring invoices are processed accurately, approvals are obtained, vendors are paid on time, and AP records are maintained properly. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, team-focused workplace where accuracy, accountability, and follow-through are valued. The position offers exposure to a wide range of accounting functions and the opportunity to work closely with leadership, including the Controller, in a supportive office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, review, code, and process invoices with related purchase orders, receiving reports, vouchers, and approvals.
• Enter approved invoices into the accounting system, maintain open invoice files, and support scheduled payment batches and check runs.
• Reconcile credit card payments, verify expense reports, process reimbursements, and manage miscellaneous payables such as rent, utilities, and insurance.
• Research and resolve vendor issues, maintain vendor and subcontractor files, and ensure AP records are filed according to retention requirements.
• Request, track, and file lien releases when required, including coordinating documentation before signatures or electronic payments.
• Support month-end close activities, mail processing, office supply coordination, credit applications, special forms, and other projects assigned by accounting leadership.

• Pay range: $26 to $28 per hour, DOE.
• Job Type: Temp-to-hire.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA. 100% onsite.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 3+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Strong experience handling high-volume PO-based invoice processing.
• Ability to code invoices to cost centers and general ledger accounts accurately.
• Experience obtaining approvals, resolving vendor issues, and supporting timely payment processing.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and accuracy.
• Comfortable working with accounting systems, electronic files, shared folders, and standard office tools.
• Ability to communicate professionally with vendors, internal teams, management, and accounting leadership.
• Reliable, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple AP priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction industry experience.
• Knowledge of lien releases.
• Experience working with subcontractor or vendor documentation.
• Manufacturing, construction, or project-based accounting experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.