Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a company in Stockton, California for a Long-term Contract opportunity. In this role, you will support day-to-day payable operations and help keep financial records organized, accurate, and up to date. This position works closely with accounting and administrative staff to ensure timely processing, strong documentation practices, and dependable follow-through across priorities.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, from receiving invoices through coding, routing, and preparing payments.
• Verify billing details and backup documentation to ensure transactions are complete, accurate, and properly authorized.
• Respond to vendor questions, research payment issues, and help resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Organize and upload financial records such as budgets, agreements, and supporting accounting documents into designated systems.
• Maintain orderly electronic files and dependable accounts payable records for audit readiness and internal reference.
• Assist with account reconciliations and provide support on additional accounting activities when needed.
• Handle administrative tasks including data entry, document coordination, and general office support tied to the accounting function.
• Partner with internal teams to keep workloads on schedule and meet established deadlines consistently.• Prior experience in accounts payable is required.
• Solid knowledge of invoice review, account coding, and the overall accounts payable workflow.
• Experience supporting payment processing activities, including ACH transactions and check runs.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Comfortable working with contracts, budgets, and other accounting-related files in electronic systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with general accounting or office software.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments independently while staying organized and deadline-focused.