Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist | Irvine, CA The Accounts Payable Specialist will manage the full-cycle accounts payable process in a high-volume environment, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a supportive, team-oriented accounting department. Responsibilities include: Manage a full-cycle accounts payable desk with responsibility for all stages of the AP process. Review invoices for appropriate general ledger (GL) coding, sales tax accuracy, and proof of product or service delivery across various office locations. Perform purchase order (PO) matching, including 3-way matching and batching of invoices, POs, and receiving documents. Prioritize payment of invoices based on vendor terms to ensure timely and accurate payments. Monitor and manage an electronic inbox for incoming invoices and related AP correspondence. Process monthly employee expense reports in accordance with company policies. Reconcile monthly vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely manner. Handle high-volume invoice processing of up to approximately 1,500 invoices per month. Prepare and process accounts payable checks to vendors, including AP accruals as needed. Complete and process electronic fund transfers (EFTs) and support credit card processing and related data entry. Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable as needed. Support process improvement, automation, and implementation initiatives within the accounts payable function. Maintain strong vendor relationships through professional and timely communication. Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills. Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in full-cycle accounts payable Ability to process 300+ invoices weekly with experience in 3-way matching Experience with applying coding to the correct GL Proficient with Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUPS) Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or other related field of study, nice to have! Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Irvine, CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.