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Accounts Payable Specialist

$24.5 - $35 per hour
Full-time

Acara Solutions


Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Simi Valley, CA
Employment Type: Temp to direct 

Industry: 
Defense Manufacturing
Compensation: 
$24.50 to $35/hr DOE
Schedule: 
9/80 schedule 100% onsite 

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices while supporting overall financial operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining strong vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with company policies, and contributing to the organization's financial accuracy and reporting.

About the opportunity:

Acara Solutions is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for our client located in Simi Valley, CA. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing accounting team within the manufacturing industry, where you will play a key role in supporting daily financial operations and contributing to overall business success.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for top talent. With decades of experience across a wide range of industries, we partner with organizations to understand their needs and deliver customized workforce solutions. Our services include contingent staffing, direct hire placement, executive search, and workforce consulting on a global scale.

What You'll do: 

  • Process and accurately enter vendor invoices into the accounting system in a timely manner
  • Review voucher coding to ensure proper allocation and compliance with company standards
  • Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices prior to payment
  • Reconcile unvouchered receipts and vendor statements to maintain accurate records
  • Respond to vendor inquiries and internal requests related to accounts payable matters
  • Assist with audit preparation by providing necessary documentation and support
  • Prepare and process payment runs in accordance with company procedures
  • Support month-end closing activities to ensure accurate financial reporting

Job Requirements

What You'll bring: 

  • Minimum 3 years experience in accounts payable in a manufacturing setting
  • Associates Degree in accounting, finance or related field with a minimum of 3 years experience within finance roles or a minimum of 5 years experience with a high school diploma or GED 
  • Minimum 3 years experience with ERP/Accounting Systems ((e.g., Deltek Costpoint , SAP, Oracle).

What Sets you apart: 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office tools.
  • Experience within a DoD environment or Defense Manufacturing space. 

Additional Information:

  • Must be able to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship/Persons for ITAR purposes.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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