Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable ClerkWe are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support invoice processing, supplier payments, vendor relationships, reconciliations, and financial close activities for a leading food and beverage manufacturer. This person will help ensure invoices are processed accurately, supported by appropriate documentation, and paid according to established financial controls.The best-fit candidate will bring hands-on accounts payable or general accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and experience working in an ERP environment. Experience with SAP, purchase-order matching, manufacturing operations, or high-volume invoice processing is strongly preferred.Location: City of Industry, CaliforniaWork Setting: 100% onsiteRole Type: ContractContract Duration: 6-month contract with potential to extend based on business needs and performancePay Rate: $30.57 per hourEligible CRG contract employees may have access to the following benefits after 30 days of employment:Medical coverageDental coverageVision coverageWeekly payDirect depositReferral bonus opportunitiesSupport from the CRG recruiting and account management team throughout the assignmentCalifornia paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law, generally providing eligible employees at least five days or 40 hours per year, subject to applicable eligibility, accrual, and use requirements401(k) eligibility begins after 12 months as a CRG employee. Benefit eligibility, plan details, waiting periods, and employee costs will be confirmed during onboarding.Responsibilities:Review, validate, and process supplier invoices accurately and within established deadlines.Match invoices to purchase orders, receiving records, and other supporting documentation.Verify invoice approvals, quantities, pricing, payment terms, and required documentation.Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with Procurement, Receiving, Operations, Finance, and other business stakeholders.Confirm accurate general ledger coding, cost-center allocation, tax treatment, and accounting support.Monitor invoice due dates and help ensure supplier liabilities are settled on time.Respond to supplier questions concerning invoice status, payment timing, deductions, and account balances.Maintain accurate vendor master data while following established internal controls.Research and resolve vendor disputes, debit balances, payment issues, and unmatched transactions.Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances.Prepare accounts payable reconciliations and support aging and open-item reviews.Assist with accrual calculations, journal entries, account analysis, and month-end close activities.Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing requirements.Prepare accounts payable schedules and supporting documentation for reporting and audits.Maintain organized, accurate, and audit-ready invoice and payment documentation.Support internal and external audit requests promptly and accurately.Follow established financial policies, approval requirements, and internal controls.Identify process risks, control gaps, recurring discrepancies, and improvement opportunities.Participate in accounts payable automation, standardization, and process-improvement initiatives.Build productive working relationships with suppliers, service providers, and internal stakeholders.Qualifications:Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.At least two years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred.Working knowledge of invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and basic accounting principles.Experience matching invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.Ability to research discrepancies and follow transactions through resolution.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Ability to manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.Ability to work onsite in City of Industry for the duration of the assignment.Preferred Qualifications:Experience using SAP or a comparable enterprise resource planning system.Accounts payable experience within food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, distribution, or another high-volume operational environment.Experience with three-way matching, vendor statement reconciliation, accruals, journal entries, or month-end close.Experience supporting internal controls, financial audits, or accounts payable process improvements.