Temp Accounting Associate III - Accounts Payable

HonorVet Technologies; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorVet Technologies is seeking an Accounting Associate III to join our Accounts Payable team in Aliso Viejo, CA. This role handles advanced AP tasks, supports month-end close, and assists with audit-related requests in a contract environment.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of AP experience, familiarity with PO and non-PO processing, ERP systems, and strong MS Office skills, with a high school diploma and preferred associates/bachelor's in accounting or finance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4-6 years of accounts payable, finance operations, or related experience.
• Experience with 2- and 3-way PO matching and non-PO processing.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial processing tools.
• Knowledge of Sunshine Act and SOX compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process AP invoices (2-way, 3-way PO, non-PO) accurately per procedures.
• Maintain AP inbox and respond to supplier/internal inquiries.
• Generate aging reports and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Assist with weekly pay batch processing.
• Create and update vendor records and bank information.
• Perform ACH verifications with suppliers.
• Assist with fixed assets projects and audits.
• Support internal and external auditor inquiries.
• Contribute to AP ad hoc projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts payable

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

HonorVet Technologies is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn’t a tagline, it’s the way we work. We don’t forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you is headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there’s a fit worth exploring.

Accounting Associate III - Accounts Payable

Duration: 12+ Months Contract with Possibility of Extension and FTE

Location: Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Shift: 1st Shift

Vertical

Administrative & Professional

Job Description

Position Overview

The Accounting Associate III is responsible for providing advanced accounting support within accounts payable, performing moderately complex to complex transactional activities. Supports full cycle accounts payable processes including supplier record creation and maintenance, banking changes, PO/Non-PO invoice processing, and payment cycle processing. Applies strong working knowledge of AP processes to ensure accurate and timely processing. Supports financial operations, resolves issues, responds timely to internal customer and external supplier related inquiries and assists with month end close processes. The Accounting Associate III also assists with audit-related requests and ad hoc AP projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of AP invoices (2-way, 3-way PO and non-PO) in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with AP Inbox Maintenance - respond timely to inquiries from suppliers and internal business contacts.
• Generate and review aging reports and ensure timely follow-ups with internal and external parties to resolve outstanding invoice-related issues.
• Assist with weekly pay batch processing as needed.
• Vendor Master record creation and maintenance: assist with creation of supplier records, updates to supplier information and bank information changes.
• Perform ACH verifications with suppliers
• Assist with Fixed Assets related projects
• Assist with internal and external auditor inquiries.
• Assist with ad hoc projects to support the AP department
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Work Experience

• Typically requires 4-6 years of accounts payable, finance operations, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve moderately complex transactional issues within established guidelines.
• Experience in supporting Accounts Payable processes including invoice processing, PO (2 and 3-way match) and non-PO processing.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial processing tools
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously
• Knowledge of the Sunshine Act and reporting requirements Experience with SOX compliance
• Demonstrated proficiency in standard MS Office software applications

Education:

• High School Diploma - required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.