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Robert Half
Accounts Payable Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$50,497 / year median in California
-16% projected decline
Job Description
If you're an AP pro who likes having ownership—not just entering invoices—keep reading.
A growing life sciences company in Encinitas is adding an Accounts Payable Specialist to its Finance team. This position will take ownership of day-to-day AP activity while partnering with vendors, Purchasing, Operations, and Accounting leadership.
It's a great fit for someone who enjoys keeping things organized, catching discrepancies, and being the person who makes sure invoices actually get paid correctly and on time.
Your responsibilitiesProcess high-volume vendor invoicesReview invoices for proper coding and approvalMatch invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentationReconcile vendor statementsPrepare ACH and check payment batchesRespond to vendor inquiriesResearch invoice discrepancies and duplicate paymentsMaintain accurate vendor recordsAssist with month-end AP accrualsSupport 1099 preparation and year-end activitiesAssist with audits and accounting projects
A growing life sciences company in Encinitas is adding an Accounts Payable Specialist to its Finance team. This position will take ownership of day-to-day AP activity while partnering with vendors, Purchasing, Operations, and Accounting leadership.
It's a great fit for someone who enjoys keeping things organized, catching discrepancies, and being the person who makes sure invoices actually get paid correctly and on time.
Your responsibilitiesProcess high-volume vendor invoicesReview invoices for proper coding and approvalMatch invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentationReconcile vendor statementsPrepare ACH and check payment batchesRespond to vendor inquiriesResearch invoice discrepancies and duplicate paymentsMaintain accurate vendor recordsAssist with month-end AP accrualsSupport 1099 preparation and year-end activitiesAssist with audits and accounting projects