Accounts Payable Clerk (Contract)

Vaco; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Los Angeles is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for an on-site contract role in Manhattan Beach, CA, responsible for payments, invoice processing, verification, and reconciliation.

The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years AP experience, strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and ERP experience, with sharp attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years accounts payable with three-way match and general accounting experience.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and general accounting procedures.
• Experience with large ERP required.
• Good communication skills and ability to prioritize.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; strong time management.
• Ethical, professional demeanor; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and research discrepancies.
• Work with vendors to resolve discrepancies and inquiries.
• Ensure invoices have correct general ledger codes and payment approvals.
• Input invoices in the accounts payable system.
• Process merchandise and expense invoices accurately and timely.
• Multi-task and meet deadlines; distribute incoming mail.
• Reconcile vendor statements and correct discrepancies.
• Maintain files in accordance with policy and practices.
• Assist with other projects as needed.

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Team player

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vaco Los Angeles is working with a client who has a great opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist who will be responsible for payments and controlling expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. This role is on-site in Manhattan Beach, CA and can pay up to $28/hr, depending on experience. The role is contract and needs someone who can start ASAP!

Responsibilities

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Match invoices against purchase orders and research discrepancies
• Ability to work with vendors to resolve discrepancies and vendor inquiries
• Ensure that invoices have the appropriate general ledger codes and approval for payment
• Input invoices in the accounts payable system
• Manage the accurate and timely processing of merchandise and expense invoices
• Ability to multi-task and work under time constraints
• Sort and distribute incoming mail
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications

• 2 - 3+ years accounts payable with three-way match and general accounting experience
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP's)
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and general accounting procedures
• Experience with large ERP required
• Good communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management
• High ethical and professional
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.