Accounts Payable Specialist

Jobot Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun, flexible work environment

Flexible hours

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Jobot Consulting is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing logistics team in Los Angeles. You will handle a high volume of invoices, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely payments to vendors while upholding company policies.

The role requires strong Excel skills, vendor setup experience, and a detail-oriented mindset. The position offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth, collaboration across finance, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in Accounts Payable or as an Accounting Clerk.
• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Experience with vendor setup, coding invoices, debits/credits, and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices accurately and keep bills/payments up-to-date.
• Collaborate with the finance team for monthly/quarterly audits.
• Use VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables in Excel to analyze data.
• Set up vendors and maintain vendor files.
• Reconcile AP ledger and post transactions with debits/credits.
• Prepare and adjust journal entries.
• Resolve discrepancies by reviewing supporting docs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

VLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Job description

Job details

We are a growing logistics company looking for an AP Specialist to join our growing team!

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Ryan Rubino

Salary: $25 - $33 per hour

A bit about us

We are a growing logistics company looking for an AP Specialist to join our growing team!

Why join us

• We are fun, flexible, and fast-paced!
• We promote from within!
• Great pay/benefits!

Job Details

Are you a talented individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for numbers? We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consulting Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic Accounting and Finance team. This role involves managing a high volume of invoices, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that all financial transactions adhere to our company's policies and procedures. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the company's financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of operations and preparing payments for our vendors. This position requires a strong understanding of Accounts Payable, coding invoices, v-look up, Pivot Tables, Microsoft Excel, Accounting Clerk, vendor set-up, debits and credits, Reconciliation, and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage a high volume of invoices with accuracy, ensuring all bills and payments are up-to-date.
• Collaborate with the finance team to perform monthly and quarterly audits.
• Apply your knowledge of v-look up and Pivot Tables in Microsoft Excel to analyze and present data effectively.
• Perform vendor set-ups and maintain vendor files.
• Handle the reconciliation of the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Use your understanding of debits and credits to verify and post account transactions.
• Prepare and make adjustments to journal entries.
• Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation and making necessary corrections.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role or as an Accounting Clerk.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including v-look up and Pivot Tables.
• Strong experience with coding invoices and vendor set-up.
• Extensive knowledge of debits and credits, reconciliation, and journal entries.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with team members and vendors effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

If you are an enthusiastic individual with a strong commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

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