Accounts Payable Clerk (Contract)

Vaco; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Los Angeles is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a client on-site in El Segundo, CA. You will be responsible for payments and controlling expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.

This contract role offers a start ASAP and pay up to $27/hr, depending on experience. Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years of accounts payable experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with large ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years accounts payable with three-way match and general accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Experience with large ERP systems and solid accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices for documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and research discrepancies.
• Work with vendors to resolve inquiries and discrepancies.
• Ensure correct general ledger codes and payment approvals.
• Input invoices into the accounts payable system.
• Process merchandise and expense invoices accurately and timely.
• Multi-task and meet deadlines while maintaining files and documentation.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Microsoft Excel

ERP experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Vaco Los Angelesis 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 El Segundo, CA andcan pay up to $27/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