Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a manufacturing organization in Los Angeles, California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting candidate who is confident managing full-cycle payables and working within a fast-moving environment. The position requires hands-on NetSuite experience and the ability to maintain accuracy while meeting payment deadlines.

Responsibilities:
• Review incoming vendor billing documents, confirm completeness, and prepare them for timely processing.
• Examine invoice details for accuracy, assign appropriate account coding, and resolve discrepancies when needed.
• Record and post payable transactions in NetSuite while maintaining organized and audit-ready documentation.
• Complete three-way matching by comparing invoices against purchase orders and receiving records before payment approval.
• Coordinate payment activity to ensure vendors are paid correctly and within established timelines.
• Maintain accounts payable files, support tracking logs, and update spreadsheet-based reporting for department visibility.
• Assist with routine accounts payable operations and contribute to an efficient day-to-day workflow within the team.• Recent hands-on experience handling accounts payable responsibilities, including full-cycle processing.
• Prior use of NetSuite in an accounts payable or accounting support capacity is required.
• Background working in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of three-way matching across invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.
• Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to manage spreadsheets and support reporting needs.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to work independently and remain effective in a fast-paced setting.