Accounts Payable Clerk

Compex Legal Services; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compex Legal Services in Torrance, CA is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team. You will help manage daily invoice flow, ensure proper approvals, enter data into the accounting system, and keep vendor records up to date.

This role requires 1–3 years of AP or bookkeeping experience, proficiency with Excel and Outlook, and familiarity with ERP systems. You will work Monday through Friday in our local office, supporting month-end close and audits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounts payable, accounting, bookkeeping, or related office experience
• Experience processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and maintaining financial records
• Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• A positive, team-oriented attitude

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
• Make sure invoices have the appropriate approvals before payment
• Enter invoices and financial information into the accounting system
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies
• Communicate with vendors and internal teams regarding invoices, payments, and account questions
• Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox and route incoming invoices and documentation
• Maintain accurate and organized vendor and payment records
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities
• Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Follow established Accounts Payable procedures and help maintain accurate financial records
• Jump in on special projects and other Finance team needs as they come up

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Dependable

Team-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

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CLS - Finance - Accounts Payable Full Time Torrance, CA, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and someone who likes making sure everything adds up?

We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team and help keep our day-to-day accounting operations running smoothly. This is a Monday through Friday position based in our Torrance, California office.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, staying organized, solving discrepancies, and communicating with both vendors and internal teams. You’ll play an important role in making sure invoices are processed accurately, vendor accounts stay on track, and our financial records are up to date.

What You’ll Do

As our Accounts Payable Clerk, you’ll help manage the day-to-day flow of invoices and payments. You’ll:

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
• Make sure invoices have the appropriate approvals before payment
• Enter invoices and financial information into the accounting system
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies
• Communicate with vendors and internal teams regarding invoices, payments, and account questions
• Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox and route incoming invoices and documentation
• Maintain accurate and organized vendor and payment records
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities
• Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Follow established Accounts Payable procedures and help maintain accurate financial records
• Jump in on special projects and other Finance team needs as they come up

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a great fit if you’re dependable, organized, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities while keeping an eye on the details.

Ideally, you have:

• 1–3 years of accounts payable, accounting, bookkeeping, or related office experience
• Experience processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and maintaining financial records
• Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• A positive, team-oriented attitude

Why This Role Matters

Accounts Payable touches nearly every part of the business. In this role, you’ll help make sure vendors are paid accurately and on time, financial records stay organized, and the Finance team has the information it needs for month-end reporting and audits.

If you like being the person who catches the details, solves problems, stays organized, and keeps things moving, this could be a great fit for you.