Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

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?Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing vendor invoices, performing reconciliations, and supporting month-end close activities. You will be an integral part of our finance department, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely by validating invoice details, purchase orders, receiving documentation, and coding requirements prior to entry into the ERP system.

• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure transactions are properly supported and compliant with company policies.

• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable subledger balances to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies, aged items, and unapplied transactions.

• Research invoice exceptions, pricing variances, duplicate invoices, and unmatched receipts by collaborating with vendors, purchasing, receiving, and business stakeholders.

• Assist with month-end close by preparing actual support, responding to audit requests, and providing documentation for accounts payable related reconciliation and reporting.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in accounts payable processes and high-volume invoice processing.

• Experience with three-way matching and full cycle accounts payable.

• Strong skills in bank reconciliation, coding, and purchase order management.

• Ability to handle processing of up to 200 invoices daily.

• Proficiency in using Excel, specifically with SUMIF and pivot tables.

• Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience with a degree, or 4 years without a degree.

• Experience with Oracle Fusion is preferred.

Work Environment

This position is based on-site in a commercial building adjacent to the Del Amo Shopping Center. The work schedule is 40 hours a week, with flexible start times between 7 AM and 9 AM. The office occupies a newly leased building with five floors, two of which are currently unoccupied.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Torrance, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $32.00/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 Torrance,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.