Senior Accounts Payable Specialist: Growth & Impact

Vaco Recruiter Services; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services in California is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a collaborative accounting team and ensure accurate processing of vendor payments.

Responsibilities include matching invoices to purchase orders, timely payments, resolving discrepancies, and preparing AP reports. The role emphasizes attention to detail and strong vendor communication. The ideal candidate has 5+ years accounting experience and proficiency with Excel, Sage 100 or NetSuite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• 2+ years of recent accounts payable experience.
• Experience with Sage 100 or NetSuite strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process, review, and post accounts payable transactions, including matching invoices to purchase orders.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors and service providers.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies by working with vendors and internal departments.
• Prepare weekly and monthly accounts payable reports.
• Monitor invoice submissions and follow up with vendors as needed.
• Maintain strong communication with Purchasing, Accounting, and other internal teams.
• Support daily accounts payable operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.

Skills

Accounting experience

AP experience

Excel

Vendor communication

Prioritization

Tools

Sage 100

NetSuite

Job description

Vaco Recruiter Services in California is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a collaborative accounting team and ensure accurate processing of vendor payments.

Responsibilities include matching invoices to purchase orders, timely payments, resolving discrepancies, and preparing AP reports. The role emphasizes attention to detail and strong vendor communication. The ideal candidate has 5+ years accounting experience and proficiency with Excel, Sage 100 or NetSuite.