Accounts Payable Specialist

Talentify; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an entry-level Contract Accounts Payable Specialist for an onsite role in Downey, CA. You will oversee the full AP cycle, review invoices, and approve payments while enforcing 3-way matching and policy adherence.

You will work with vendors, maintain records, perform weekly disbursements in multiple currencies, and reconcile statements monthly. The position includes training junior staff and opportunities to grow into future roles.

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end accounts payable processes.
• Familiarity with 3-way matching and PO processing.
• Ability to reconcile vendor statements monthly.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP cycle from invoice receipt to payment approval.
• Maintain 3-way match and vendor records.
• Prepare weekly disbursements in multiple currencies.
• Perform monthly vendor statement reconciliations.
• Generate reports for management review.
• Train and supervise junior AP staff.
• Identify process improvements in AP.

Skills

Invoicing

Invoice processing

three way matching

inventory

Accounts payable

Reconciliation

Vendor relationship

Team management

Purchase order

General ledger

Job description

Description

AP Cycle: Oversee the full AP cycle including the reviewing and approving of invoices while employing a 3-way match process Work with team members in understanding and applying concepts inherent in our policies and procedures Vendor Relations: Act as a primary point of contact for vendors, resolving discrepancies, responding to inquiries and maintaining accurate vendor records Payments: Prepare weekly vendor disbursements employing different currencies while monitoring vendor terms to keep accounts current Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of vendor statements to ensure accuracy of AP aging Reporting: Generate reports and analyze financial data for management review Policies and Procedures: Senior AP Specialist maintains AP policies and procedures. helps w/ coding, cash flow, and reporting Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and opportunities to improve AP processes and implement solutions Training and Mentorship: Train and supervise junior AP staff and delegate tasks as needed. they want degree to help with career pathing into future roles

Skills

Invoicing, Invoice processing, three way matching, inventory, Accounts payable, Reconciliation, Vendor relationship, Team management, Purchase order, General ledger

Top Skills Details

Invoicing,Invoice processing,three way matching,inventory,Accounts payable

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Inventory Three Way Matching Accounts Payable Invoicing Vendor Management Reconciliation

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Downey, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Downey,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.