Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist Champions Group Holdings - 3.3 Brea, CA Job Details Full-time $32 - $35 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications Associate's degree in accounting Business financial process improvement Accounting systems Financial close processing Purchase orders Microsoft Excel Financial data reconciliation Supplier management Filing Process improvement Associate's degree in finance Mid-level 3 years Finance Invoice payment processing Debits & credits Vendor relationship management Data entry Organizational skills Accounting and finance experience Financial audit support Associate's degree Month-end close Accounting Communication skills

Full Job Description Position Overview:

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the full cycle of vendor invoice processing and reconciliation to ensure timely and accurate payment of obligations. This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors. The Specialist will also support special projects and assist with audit preparations as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Invoice Processing & Coding:

Sort, code, and review vendor invoices for accuracy, matching them to purchase orders or receiving documents. Verify correct pricing, quantities, and account coding before entry into the accounting system. Post debits and credits to proper accounts, balance daily entries, and make necessary corrections.

Reconciliation & Payment Preparation:

Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments. Prepare payment runs, ensuring all approvals are obtained and payment terms are met. Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.

Vendor Management & Records Maintenance:

Maintain organized vendor files—electronic and/or paper—ensuring all documentation is up to date. Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and resolve any outstanding issues promptly.

Audit Support & Special Projects:

Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation and responding to inquiries. Participate in process-improvement initiatives and special accounting projects as directed by management. Skills & Qualifications Education & Experience Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. 3-5 years of direct experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role. Solid understanding of accounts payable principles and best practices. Proficiency with automated accounting systems and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Core Competencies:

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and numerical verification. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage competing deadlines. Effective verbal and written communication skills for liaising with vendors and internal teams. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining confidentiality.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment This job generally operates in a clean, well-lit, and climate-controlled professional office environment with minimal physical hazards or unsafe noise levels. Standard overhead fluorescent or LED lighting is used throughout all shared workspaces. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copy/fax machines, etc. The noise level may vary based on the shared workspace. #CGHP Pay Range $32—$35

USD About Champions Group:

Champions Group is a nationwide leading provider of essential home services specializing in heating, air conditioning and plumbing services. With the mission to maintain long term relationships with its customers, Champions Group is dedicated to delivering timely, high-quality services across a comprehensive suite of HVAC, plumbing and electrical products. Champions Group Holdings includes brands from across the country, including Adeedo!, ASI, Bee's Plumbing, Bell Brothers, Fetch-A-Tech, HELP, Hobaica, Howard Air, JW Plumbing Heating and Air, Lex Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical, M and M Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, McAfee Heating and Air, Moore Home Services, ProSkill Services, Scottsdale Air, Seatown Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air, Service Champions, Service Wizard, Sierra Air, Swan Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning and Timo's Air Conditioning & Heating. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Champions Group Privacy Policy