Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: San Rafael, CA (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) Pay Rate: $35/hour Duration: 12-month contract with high potential to extend/convert About the Opportunity We are seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to join a collaborative finance team supporting a high-volume Accounts Payable operation. This role is ideal for someone with strong reconciliation skills, attention to detail, and experience working in a large corporate environment processing significant invoice volumes. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting high-volume AP functions (5,000+ invoices per month), resolving invoice discrepancies, and partnering cross-functionally to improve processes and ensure accurate financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies across Accounts Payable and related accounts. Review and process complex AP transactions while ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls. Investigate invoice and supplier issues, determine root causes, and coordinate resolution by submitting and tracking IT tickets while partnering with internal stakeholders. Serve as backup support for the AP Mailbox Coordinator as needed. Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and clearing outstanding discrepancies. Analyze AP exceptions, identify recurring trends, and recommend process improvements. Support the AP Manager with reporting, workflow optimization, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Develop and maintain documentation for AP reconciliation procedures and best practices. Participate in special projects and additional accounting tasks as assigned. Qualifications 1-2 years of Accounts Payable experience. MUST HAVE: 1 year working with SAP Ariba Experience working in a large, well-established organization with high invoice volume (5,000+ invoices per month) strongly preferred. Strong understanding of accounting principles and Accounts Payable processes. Knowledge of internal controls, including segregation of duties, approvals, and compliance. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Education High School Diploma required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. #J-18808-Ljbffr