Accounts Payable Specialist

Vaco Recruiter Services; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services in California is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a collaborative accounting team and ensure accurate processing of vendor payments.

Responsibilities include matching invoices to purchase orders, timely payments, resolving discrepancies, and preparing AP reports. The role emphasizes attention to detail and strong vendor communication. The ideal candidate has 5+ years accounting experience and proficiency with Excel, Sage 100 or NetSuite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• 2+ years of recent accounts payable experience.
• Experience with Sage 100 or NetSuite strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process, review, and post accounts payable transactions, including matching invoices to purchase orders.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors and service providers.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies by working with vendors and internal departments.
• Prepare weekly and monthly accounts payable reports.
• Monitor invoice submissions and follow up with vendors as needed.
• Maintain strong communication with Purchasing, Accounting, and other internal teams.
• Support daily accounts payable operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.

Skills

Accounting experience

AP experience

Excel

Vendor communication

Prioritization

Tools

Sage 100

NetSuite

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a stable opportunity with a growing organization? We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join a collaborative accounting team and play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor payments.

Responsibilities

• Process, review, and post accounts payable transactions, including matching invoices to purchase orders.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors and service providers.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies by working with vendors and internal departments.
• Prepare weekly and monthly accounts payable reports.
• Monitor invoice submissions and follow up with vendors as needed.
• Maintain strong communication with Purchasing, Accounting, and other internal teams.
• Support daily accounts payable operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• 2+ years of recent accounts payable experience.
• Experience with Sage 100 or NetSuite strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.

What We're Looking For

• Self-starter who learns quickly and takes initiative.
• Organized, dependable, and highly accountable.
• Positive team player with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to remain composed under pressure.
• Motivated to grow and advance within an accounting career path.