Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume payables operation for a long-term contract opportunity based in Foster City, California. This position is well suited for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working independently, and confident managing complex invoice activity in a fast-moving environment. The role will focus on accurate payment processing, issue resolution, and consistent coordination with vendors and internal partners.

Responsibilities:

• Process a large volume of accounts payable transactions accurately and within established timelines.
• Review invoices for correct coding, required approvals, and supporting documentation before payment is issued.
• Manage weekly invoice activity at scale while maintaining strong attention to detail in a deadline-driven setting.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment questions, and vendor concerns in a timely manner.
• Communicate professionally with suppliers and cross-functional business partners to support smooth payment operations.
• Maintain complete and accurate accounts payable records in accordance with company guidelines and audit standards.
• Support month-end close by preparing accounts payable information and completing related reconciliations.
• Partner with finance, purchasing, and other internal teams to address invoice and payment matters.
• Assist with payment processing activities, including ACH transactions and check runs, as needed. Requirements
• 3 to 5+ years of recent experience in accounts payable, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to process complex invoices with accurate account coding and documentation review.
• Experience managing heavy invoice volume, ideally supporting approximately 3,000 invoices per week.
• Proficiency with NetSuite is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective business-to-business interaction.
• Solid understanding of invoice processing, discrepancy research, and account reconciliation.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with ACH payments and check run support is preferred.

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