Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you looking to grow your accounting career in the Oakland area? Do you want to expand your skills with a stable, well‑known retail company? This is a great opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist who’s eager to learn, take on new responsibilities, and be part of a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment. LHH is partnering with a respected retail organization that values collaboration, growth, and operational excellence. Responsibilities: Manage day‑to‑day Accounts Payable operations in a fast‑paced retail environment, ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls. Review, audit, and process high‑volume invoices related to merchandise vendors, freight, store expenses, and corporate vendors , ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and contract adherence. Accurately enter AP transactions, including vendor setup and maintenance, invoice coding, accounting periods, department and store/location allocation, approval workflows, and sales & use tax compliance. Support 1099 reporting by tracking non‑employee payments and assisting with annual 1099 preparation and submissions. Serve as a key point of contact for vendors, store teams, and corporate partners , responding to invoice and payment inquiries professionally and in a timely manner. Manage weekly check runs and electronic payments (ACH, wire transfers, foreign drafts) to ensure timely, accurate payments while minimizing off‑cycle processing. Distribute checks and coordinate required approvals and signatures in accordance with company controls. Partner with Procurement, Merchandising, and Finance teams to review contracts, resolve discrepancies, and ensure payments align with purchase terms and agreements. Assist with year‑end close activities and annual financial audit requests , including documentation and reconciliations related to AP. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is a plus Three plus years of experience Experience with a larger ERP system ( Not QuickBooks) and strong Excel skills Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communications skills and customer service orientation to effectively develop and sustain good working relationships with staff, vendors and members of the general public. Skill in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records. Ability to manage and safeguard confidential documents, data and reports.Strong time management skills to successfully prioritize and meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment. Capable team player as well as independent worker. Employment type: Contract If interested in this position apply today and send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr