Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a wholesale distribution company in Santa Fe Springs, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage a fast-moving invoice workload with accuracy and consistency. The role focuses on full-cycle accounts payable activities, including invoice review, matching, and data entry, while supporting timely and efficient payment processing.

Responsibilities:
• Process a large volume of vendor invoices from receipt through final posting with strong attention to accuracy and deadlines.
• Perform full-cycle accounts payable tasks, including verifying invoice details and preparing items for payment.
• Review and reconcile purchasing documents by completing three-way matching across invoices, purchase orders, and receiving records.
• Enter financial and vendor information into the accounting system with a high level of speed and precision.
• Maintain organized payable records and resolve discrepancies by following up on missing or incorrect documentation.
• Support day-to-day vendor payment operations to help ensure obligations are handled on schedule.
• Use accounting and spreadsheet tools to track invoice activity, research exceptions, and assist with reporting needs.

• At least 1 year of recent accounts payable experience, including full-cycle processing responsibilities.

• Proven ability to handle high-volume invoice workflows in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience performing three-way matching and resolving invoice discrepancies accurately.

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills for sorting, tracking, and reviewing financial data.

• Strong data entry skills.

• Familiarity with Oracle is preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills and careful attention to detail in transactional accounting work.