Accounts Payable Specialist I

AMI Network; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AMI Network is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist I in San Francisco, CA for a 3+ month assignment. The role is hybrid (2-3 days onsite) and pays $30-$33 per hour.

The successful candidate will manage the AP inbox, process invoices, resolve discrepancies, and support vendor reconciliations while assisting with year-end close and AP improvements. Ideal for an organized AP professional with 3+ years of experience, an Associate's degree or equivalent certification, and strong data-entry and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Basic knowledge of vendor bill processing and payment procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent data entry speed and accuracy
• Investigate issues, think resourcefully, and find solutions

Responsibilities

• Manage the AP inbox and respond to vendor and internal inquiries
• Review, organize, and distribute invoices based on entity and department guidelines
• Research invoice and vendor discrepancies and help get issues resolved
• Assist with vendor account reconciliations and AP transaction research
• Support weekly check runs by matching checks to invoices and preparing check stock
• Collaborate with other AP team members to reconcile and support posted transactions
• Maintain accurate daily filing of checks and invoices
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and policies
• Jump in on administrative and ad hoc accounting projects as needed
• Help support the future transition to accounting software and systems for AP transactions

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor communications

Data entry accuracy

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Accounting certificate

Job description

San Francisco, CA | 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri | Hybrid (2-3 days onsite/week) | $30-$33/hr | 3+ Month Assignment

Keep the numbers moving. Keep the details right!

We're looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist I to join a busy accounting team in San Francisco! If you're an AP professional who loves keeping things organized, catching discrepancies, and making sure invoices and payments are handled accurately and on time, this could be a great fit.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage the AP inbox and respond to vendor and internal inquiries
• Review, organize, and distribute invoices based on entity and department guidelines
• Research invoice and vendor discrepancies and help get issues resolved
• Assist with vendor account reconciliations and AP transaction research
• Support weekly check runs by matching checks to invoices and preparing check stock
• Collaborate with other AP team members to reconcile and support posted transactions
• Maintain accurate daily filing of checks and invoices
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and policies
• Jump in on administrative and ad hoc accounting projects as needed
• Help support the future transition to accounting software and systems for AP transactions

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, OR a specialized accounting certificate, OR 1 additional year of directly related experience in lieu of education
• Basic knowledge of vendor bill processing and payment procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent data entry speed and accuracy
• Someone who can investigate issues, think resourcefully, and find solutions
• Comfortable responding to questions from vendors and internal departments
• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings or weekends and travel to other office locations within the SF Bay Area

If you're an experienced AP professional who's organized, detail-oriented, and not afraid to chase down a missing invoice or solve a reconciliation mystery, we'd love to hear from you!