Accounts Payable Coordinator

Vaco; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Coordinator to join their finance department in Los Angeles. The role involves managing the accounts payable process, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, and maintaining vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with prior experience in a similar role, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable or related finance role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel is a must.
• Knowledge of accounts payable principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable process, ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices.
• Prepare and review payment batches for approvals.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vaco is currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Coordinator to join a finance department. The Accounts Payable Coordinator will be responsible for managing the accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and maintaining positive relationships with vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Prepare and review payment batches for approval, including checks, ACH transfers, and wire transfers.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions and ensure proper documentation and filing.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and address vendor inquiries.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of accounts payable processes.
• Prepare and analyze reports related to accounts payable as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable or related finance role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of accounts payable principles and practices.
• Experience with electronic payment systems and online banking platforms is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive work environment

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
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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.