Senior AP Associate

Staffmark Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking a Senior Associate, Accounts Payable for a 3-month onsite assignment in Irvine, CA. You will apply AP expertise to process PO and non-PO invoices, perform three-way matching, resolve invoice holds, and support month-end close while serving as a primary contact for vendors and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in AP, strong knowledge of GL fundamentals, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and meticulous attention to accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, general ledger fundamentals, bookkeeping, and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with 1099 processes and requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Keep payments moving by processing PO and non-PO invoices and posting transactions.
• Ensure payment accuracy with proper approvals and three-way matching.
• Resolve invoice roadblocks by researching discrepancies and coordinating with Procurement.
• Reconcile complex accounts across business units and vendor accounts.
• Support month-end close by recording accruals in the general ledger.
• Be a trusted vendor contact for inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Generate reports and analyze issues using company systems.
• Maintain strong controls by following policies under supervision.

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Senior Associate, Accounts Payable

3-Month Temporary Assignment | Onsite

Put your AP expertise to work.

Bring your attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and accounts payable experience to a focused, three-month onsite assignment. In this role, you'll help keep payments accurate, resolve complex invoice issues, and support month-end close-all while serving as a key resource for vendors and internal teams.

What You'll Do

• Keep payments moving: Prepare and process purchase order (PO) and non-PO invoices, verify financial data, and accurately post business transactions.
• Ensure payment accuracy: Review invoices and requisitions for proper approvals and confirm three-way matching where applicable.
• Resolve invoice roadblocks: Research pricing discrepancies, receiving issues, questionable charges, and invoice holds; coordinate with Procurement and departmental approvers to resolve them.
• Reconcile complex accounts: Investigate discrepancies involving business units, vendor accounts, reports, and interfaces, including enterprise-wide vendors.
• Support month-end close: Participate in closing activities and record accruals in the general ledger.
• Be a trusted point of contact: Respond to vendor questions and assist internal and external customers with invoice and payment inquiries.
• Turn financial data into answers: Use company financial systems to maintain AP records, generate reports, conduct research, and analyze issues.
• Maintain strong controls: Follow company policies and procedures while using sound judgment to prioritize and complete assignments under general supervision.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, general ledger fundamentals, bookkeeping, and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with 1099 processes and requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and intermediate Excel skills.
• Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and thorough self-review-even when deadlines are tight.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills for working with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing business priorities and scheduling demands.

Assignment Details

Duration: 3 months
Work arrangement: Onsite

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

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