Accounts Payable Specialist

Renowned Recruitment Group; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 50,971; Part time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm in Oakland is seeking a temporary AP Specialist. The role involves full-cycle accounts payable tasks, including processing invoices and payments, and requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance along with Microsoft Dynamics experience. The position demands strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a pay range of $33.00/hr to $37.00/hr.

Qualifications

• 2+ years office experience with an interest in accounting.
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
• Proven use of discretion in sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounts payable process.
• Entering transactions into the accounting system.
• Assisting with the monthly closing process.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Intermediate Microsoft Excel

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a client in Oakland looking to bring on a temporary AP Specialist right away. The AP Specialist is responsible for full-cycle accounts payable including obtaining invoice approvals, entering transactions into the accounting system, ensuring that transactions are coded accurately, and preparing voucher packets.

Renowned pay range

This range is provided by Renowned Recruitment Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$33.00/hr - $37.00/hr

What you will be doing

• Responsible for the accounts payable process, including:
• Obtaining invoices from Vendors
• Acquiring payment approvals from appropriate staff
• Determining GL coding
• Entering transactions into the accounting system
• Setting up payments either electronically or by check
• Preparing and mailing forms, remittance advices and checks where appropriate
• Tracking each payment through to completion, completing and archiving voucher packet
• Recording POs, Receiving, and Sales Invoices for energy purchases and sales and creating payables for purchases
• Assisting with monthly vendor commissions and processing payments monthly/quarterly
• Completing intercompany reconciliations
• Assisting with the monthly closing process, including data entry of payments made and maintaining month-end schedules
• Creating voucher packets for all payable transactions verifying required documentation and required approvals are documented
• Assisting in audits and tax preparations, including processing of necessary filings
• Identifying and solving bottlenecks and problems in the accounts payable cycle
• Establishing and monitoring proper accounting policies and procedures
• Assisting with finance, billing and accounting duties as needed

What you need to have

• Microsoft Dynamics REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or similar work experience.
• 2+ years office experience with an interest in accounting.
• Ability to work independently, a high attention to detail, and proven use of discretion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word knowledge.
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure and have the initiative to address problems and make continuous process improvements.
• A team player who demonstrates professionalism, integrity, good business judgement and a strong work ethic.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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