Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist Long Beach, CA 90809 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 32068 Industry: AERO - Aerospace Job Description Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Accounts Payable Specialist with our client located in Long Beach, CA. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for supporting day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function. This role focuses on ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, maintaining vendor records, coding corporate card transactions, and handling employee reimbursement requests. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow within a fast-paced environment. Job Responsibilities: Review, code, and process invoices in compliance with company policies and procedures Perform three-way match between receipt, purchase order (PO), and invoice; collaborate cross functionally to resolve discrepancies Code and categorize credit card transactions accurately Review and process employee reimbursement requests through Ramp Ensure accurate application of sales tax rates based on jurisdiction Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors Identify opportunities for improvement within the current process Provide customer service and support to internal and external customers Job Qualifications: Associate or Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or another related field is required. Prior experience with ERP systems Prior experience with implementing or supporting process improvement Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment Ability to work as part of a team Ability to communicate effectively at various levels within the organization Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or another related field preferred Experience using Infor LN ERP (previously BAAN) is preferred Prior experience using Ramp Job Details: Job Type: Contract Pay Range: $2834/hr. Location: Long Beach, CA. ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required. Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan. About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.