Accounts Payable Specialist (6-Month Contract) - SAP/Excel

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Foster Poultry Farms invites applications for a six‑month accounts payable assignment based in Livingston, CA. You will research and resolve invoice discrepancies, manage vendor credits, and reconcile goods receipts against invoices to ensure timely payments.

Collaboration with Sourcing and Operations is essential to keep aging to a minimum. Candidates should have a high school diploma with at least one year of accounting experience; SAP, Excel, and Outlook are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 1+ year accounting experience preferred.
• Accounts payable knowledge is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies between internal teams (Sourcing and Operations) and vendors.
• Resolve vendor credit holds promptly to maintain payment timeliness.
• Reconcile GR/IR (goods receipts/invoice receipts) and ensure accurate postings.
• Review vendor statements to identify open invoices and minimize aged items.
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment issues and corrective actions.
• Maintain good relations with Sourcing team and vendors; provide weekly parked report updates.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma

Accounting coursework

Tools

SAP

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Foster Poultry Farms invites applications for a six‑month accounts payable assignment based in Livingston, CA. You will research and resolve invoice discrepancies, manage vendor credits, and reconcile goods receipts against invoices to ensure timely payments.

Collaboration with Sourcing and Operations is essential to keep aging to a minimum. Candidates should have a high school diploma with at least one year of accounting experience; SAP, Excel, and Outlook are expected.