Accounts Payable Specialist

APR Consulting; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 28,594 - 40,725; Full time

Job summary

An electric utility client is seeking a Project Support Coordinator to become the primary point of contact for vegetation management vendors. This role involves processing invoices, tracking rejections, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure invoicing procedures are followed. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in work management systems such as SAP. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring two days onsite per week, with an 18-month duration.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with work management and financial systems.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines efficiently.
• Experience in vendor management and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned VM vendors.
• Process invoices and ensure accurate, timely payment.
• Lead meetings and analyze data to validate invoices.

Skills

Organizational and time management abilities

Written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Excel and data analysis skills

Vendor management experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Project Support Coordinator – Overview

An electric utility client is seeking a Project Support Coordinator who will become the primary point of contact (POC) for our vegetation management (VM) vendors, process invoices, track rejections, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our invoicing procedures are followed.

Location

Pomona, CA 91768 (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)

Pay & Duration

Pay Rate: $25.16/hr (W-2)

Duration: 18 months or longer

Schedule

Schedule: 1st shift, M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary POC for assigned VM vendors, facilitating clear communication and prompt resolution.
• Process invoices for assigned vendors, tracking rejections and ensuring accurate, timely processing.
• Lead meetings with internal and external partners, utilizing work management system datasets to analyze trends and validate invoices.
• Maintain adherence to established schedules and contractual obligations, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing.
• Apply advanced analytical and data interpretation skills to monitor, assess, and reconcile invoices.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to optimize workflows and support compliance with invoice processes.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of vegetation management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Proficiency with work management and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba or similar platforms).
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines efficiently.
• Proactive problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Experience in vendor management and relationship building.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data validation).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong communication and follow‑up.
• Project/program management experience.
• Utility industry experience.

About Our Client

Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States, providing electricity for much of Southern California.

About APR Consulting

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.