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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
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support an organization in Santa Fe Springs, California. This role focuses on accurate data entry, and purchase order creation within a busy accounting environment. The ideal candidate brings strong accounts payable experience, sound judgment with invoice coding, and the ability to manage weekly payment-related workflows with precision.
Responsibilities:
- Enter a invoices into NetSuite with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
- Review and code invoices to the appropriate accounts while verifying supporting documentation and approval status.
- Prepare and create purchase orders as needed to support day-to-day payable operations.
- Process approximately 70 to 100 invoices each week while maintaining organized records and consistent turnaround times.
- Assist with check run activities by confirming payment details and helping ensure payments are issued correctly.
- Reconcile invoice information against purchase orders and vendor records to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain complete and orderly accounts payable files to support audit readiness and internal reporting.