Accounting Technician II

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Accounting Technician II

Employment Type: Temporary Contract

Compensation: $39.00 - $41.50 per hour

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Model: Hybrid (Onsite Monday & Tuesday)

Industry: Public-Sector Utilities

* Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Company Overview

A large public-sector utilities organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to support a high-volume finance operation. This temporary assignment will assist with critical invoice processing functions, vendor payment activities, and fiscal year-end workload demands within a fast-paced accounting environment.

Position Summary

The Accounting Technician II will process vendor invoices using Oracle and invoice imaging systems while ensuring payment accuracy and compliance with established deadlines. The ideal candidate possesses recent Oracle Accounts Payable experience, strong three-way match knowledge, and the ability to manage a high-volume workload with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices for payment
• Review invoice aging reports and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding invoice processing
• Perform invoice quality assurance reviews
• Open, sort, and organize incoming Accounts Payable invoices
• Scan and maintain invoice documentation
• Gather invoice information for sales and use tax reporting activities
• Process payments related to leases, utilities, property taxes, contracts, escrow, title, and other obligations
• Maintain payment accuracy while meeting established processing deadlines
• Perform additional accounting support duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent experience processing vendor invoices in Oracle Accounts Payable
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing three-way matching (Purchase Order, Receipt, Invoice)
• Experience working in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment
• Experience reviewing and resolving invoice aging issues
• High school diploma or GED and four years of increasingly responsible accounting-related experience; or equivalent qualifying combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of enterprise accounting systems
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and responsibilities
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Local Southern California candidate
• No CalPERS membership
• No H1B candidates

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a large enterprise accounting environment
• Experience using invoice imaging software
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience supporting fiscal year-end accounting operations
• Strong customer service and vendor communication experience
• Personable, flexible, and team-oriented approach