Accounts Payable Specialist

Hanmi Financial Corporation; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Insurance packages

Retirement accounts

Paid sick time

Job summary

Hanmi Financial Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a part-time Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Accounting Department. You will handle invoices, approve payments, and process checks/ACH while maintaining vendor data accuracy and 1099 compliance.

The role requires knowledge of banking regulations, strong attention to detail, and reliable teamwork. Benefits and an equal opportunity environment are offered, with a flexible schedule to suit part-time needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 2+ years of related accounting experience.
• Knowledge of state/federal banking regulations and company policies.
• Ability to work with spreadsheets, word processors and databases.

Responsibilities

• Verifies invoices have required approvals and documentation before payment.
• Pays invoices in a timely manner and processes checks/ACH.
• Maintains accuracy of vendor information and 1099 filings.
• Assists auditors with schedules, data and responses as needed.
• Keeps filing of accounts payable documents and reports organized.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

General accounting background

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Mainframe computer system

Relational databases

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Part-Time Headquarters, Los Angeles, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2107

Salary Range: $43,800.00 To $61,200.00 Annually

SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for providing accounting and clerical support to Accounting Department personnel. Maintains accounting document files, including daily work and accounts payable. Prints accounts payable checks (including ACH processing) and inserts them into appropriate envelopes for mailing. Assists accounting personnel as requested.

Demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, monitoring and responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations and laws as they pertain to this position including but not limited to the following: GLBA(Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act), Regulation Z (Truth in Lending Act), Regulation DD (Truth in Savings Act) Regulation B (Equal Credit Opportunity Act), Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd Frank Act), Elder Abuse Laws, Bank Secrecy Act in conjunction with the USA PATRIOT Act, Anti-Money Laundering and Customer Information Program, Right to Financial Privacy Act (state and federal) and Community Reinvestment Act.

REQUIRED DUTIES

• Verifies that all Invoices have the required approval and documentation before paying.
• Pays invoices in a timely manner.
• Prints and distributes of checks/ACH processing.
• Maintains the accuracy of Vendor Information.
• Responsible for the accuracy of 1099 filing.
• Maintains files, including filing of accounts payable documentation and other miscellaneous filings.
• Types a variety of documents, reports and records.
• Prepares and sends letters to Vendors regarding stale dated checks.
• Prepares escheatment of accounts payable checks to the state.
• Prints daily accounts payable checks and inserts checks and invoices into envelopes for mailing (including ACH processing).
• Assumes responsibility for effectively researching, tracking, and resolving (or properly referring) accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
• Works with various software applications, such as spreadsheets and relational databases to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.
• Works with external and internal auditors as necessary providing schedules, analysis and answering questions as necessary.
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the Company’s goals and values.
• Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct.
• Performs duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma and at least 2+ years of related experience and/or training. Work related experience must consist of a general accounting background. Educational experience, through in-house training sessions, formal school or financial industry related curriculum, should be business or financial industry related.
• Knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations, and Company accounting policies and procedures.
• Basic skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation, mainframe computer system, word processing, typing and spreadsheet software programs to meet the needs of the position.
• Intermediate math skills; ability to calculate interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, train personnel, write reports, correspondence and procedures, and speak clearly to customers and employees.
• Thorough understanding of management procedures; ability to plan department or Company activities (setting objectives, developing strategies, budgeting, and developing policies and procedures); initiative to organize various functions necessary to accomplish department or Company activities; effectively staff (selecting, training and developing employees); directing employees towards the desired objectives (delegating, motivating, resolving problems); controlling the function (developing performance standards, measuring results, taking corrective action and rewarding employees as appropriate).
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
• Ability to work with no supervision while performing duties.

Pay $43,800 - $61,200 per year. The salary reflects the full, reasonably expected salary range for this position. Salary is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates may be eligible for bonus, stock, commissions, and incentives at the Company’s sole discretion.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which vary depending on the position ultimately offered.

All employees are offered paid sick time off.

• vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance packages for employees and dependents
• various other voluntary benefit offers
• optional retirement accounts

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or military or Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The application window for this position is expected to close on November 30, 2026.