Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a growing finance team in Anaheim, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role is centered on accounts payable while also contributing to banking activity, document management, reconciliations, and broader accounting support. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, works well in a fast-paced transaction environment, and is committed to maintaining accurate, organized, and audit-ready financial records.

Responsibilities:
• Manage a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring timely entry, accurate coding, and proper authorization before processing.
• Verify invoice details by comparing purchase orders, receipts, and supporting records to confirm completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate vendor payment activities, including check, ACH, and wire disbursements, while monitoring open payables and payment timing.
• Address vendor and internal department questions by researching discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, approvals, and receiving documentation.
• Record daily banking transactions, track cash movement, and assist with identifying and resolving account variances.
• Provide support for customer payment posting, cash application, and follow-up on billing or payment issues when needed.
• Maintain well-organized digital accounting files by managing electronic documents, applying filing standards, and keeping records accessible for audit and compliance purposes.
• Contribute to month-end close tasks, account reconciliations, audit preparation, and other accounting projects as responsibilities expand over time.• Hands-on experience in accounts payable and general accounting support within a high-volume processing environment.
• Working knowledge of account reconciliation, invoice review, and payment processing procedures.
• Familiarity with banking transactions, cash activity tracking, and related financial recordkeeping.
• Ability to support accounts receivable tasks such as cash application, billing assistance, or payment research.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage electronic documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat or similar digital file management tools for handling accounting documents.
• Solid attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to follow internal controls and accounting standards.