Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract) POST NUMBER: 04601

Vaco Los Angeles is working with a client who has a great opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist who will be responsible for payments and controlling expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. This role is on-site in Duarte, CA and can pay up to $30/hr, depending on experience. The role is contract and needs someone who can start ASAP! 

Responsibilities

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Match invoices against purchase orders and research discrepancies
• Ability to work with vendors to resolve discrepancies and vendor inquiries
• Ensure that invoices have the appropriate general ledger codes and approval for payment
• Input invoices in the accounts payable system
• Manage the accurate and timely processing of merchandise and expense invoices
• Ability to multi-task and work under time constraints
• Sort and distribute incoming mail
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years accounts payable with three-way match and general accounting experience
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP's)
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and general accounting procedures
• Experience with large ERP required
• Good communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management
• High ethical and professional
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team

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