Accounts Payable Specialist — Growth in Defense Tech

Mach Industries; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 347,872,000 - 427,056,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Mach Industries in Huntington Beach, CA seeks an Accounts Payable Associate to accurately process vendor invoices, maintain AP records, and support payment processing. The role collaborates with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely financial reporting.

Required: a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance (or related field) and 1–3 years of AP or accounting experience; strong Excel and ERP familiarity; excellent attention to detail and ability to handle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process and code vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
• Enter invoices and payment information into the accounting system.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation.
• Perform three-way matching and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and process vendor payments by check, ACH, wire, or other approved methods.
• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Maintain accurate and organized AP documentation and records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support the preparation of AP-related reports and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Assist with audits and provide requested documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Ramp

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Mach Industries in Huntington Beach, CA seeks an Accounts Payable Associate to accurately process vendor invoices, maintain AP records, and support payment processing. The role collaborates with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely financial reporting.

Required: a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance (or related field) and 1–3 years of AP or accounting experience; strong Excel and ERP familiarity; excellent attention to detail and ability to handle