Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Goleta, California. This is a long-term contract position requiring expertise in managing high volumes of invoices, vendor relationships, and financial reconciliations. The ideal candidate will excel in maintaining accuracy, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across departments to support efficient financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Process and manage a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receipts, resolving any discrepancies to maintain compliance.
• Apply proper general ledger coding, tax treatment, and approval workflows in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain and update vendor records, including tax forms and payment information, to ensure accuracy.
• Build and foster strong relationships with vendors to facilitate smooth transactions.
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate outstanding balances, and support month-end close activities.
• Generate and maintain reports on invoice processing, payment status, and aging to support financial transparency.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and audit requirements, providing documentation during audits.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and operations teams to resolve invoice issues and support expense tracking. Requirements
• Proven experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing and payment management.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger coding and tax treatment.
• Proficiency with accounts payable systems and familiarity with Automated Clearing House (ACH) and check runs.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of invoices with accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Experience in vendor management and maintaining accurate records.
• Proficiency in generating financial reports and performing reconciliations.
• Understanding of compliance standards, audit requirements, and internal financial controls.

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