Accounts Payable Specialist - Temp to Hire (on-site)

Vaco by Highspring; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A fast-growing technology company in Irvine is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. This on-site role will involve processing vendor invoices, managing communications, and supporting internal teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and over three years of AP experience. The position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on AP experience.
• Familiarity with 3-way match processes.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and process vendor invoices accurately.
• Act as main contact for vendor communications.
• Generate reports and analysis to support departments.

Skills

Vendor invoice processing

AP system improvements

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Enterprise-level ERP platforms

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist - Temp to Hire (on-site)

A fast‑growing technology company is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance team. This role is key to keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently by ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor payments. You will be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that supports the organization’s mission through excellent financial execution and process improvement.

Base pay range

$32.00/hr – $34.00/hr

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Review and process vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness
• Help internal teams resolve AP‑related questions, from invoice issues to PO creation
• Act as the main contact for vendor communications and inquiries
• Support AP system improvements and help define efficient workflows
• Monitor and shift non‑T&E expenses to PO‑based processes
• Set up new vendors and validate banking information through our P2P platform
• Ensure all transactions are properly coded before payment
• Assist with closing activities, such as AP blocks and accruals
• Generate reports and analysis to support internal departments as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• At least 3 years of hands‑on AP experience
• Familiarity with 3‑way match processes
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment
• Experience with enterprise‑level ERP platforms
• Strong Excel skills, including working with formulas and pivot tables
• Solid communication and relationship‑building skills

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for this role in this posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.