Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a wholesale distribution organization in Oakland, California on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This role requires working onsite five days per week and offers the opportunity to support a fast-moving finance operation with a strong focus on accuracy, responsiveness, and vendor support. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience managing high-volume invoice activity and is comfortable working across teams to keep payment processes on track.Responsibilities:• Manage a large volume of supplier invoices from receipt through final processing while ensuring accuracy and adherence to company guidelines.• Examine invoices for correct general ledger coding, required approvals, supporting backup, and matching against purchase orders or receipts when applicable.• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to clear exceptions, resolve approval bottlenecks, and address discrepancies that may delay processing.• Respond to vendor questions related to payment timing, account balances, invoice status, and outstanding issues in a courteous and timely manner.• Support recurring payment cycles by preparing and processing disbursements such as checks, ACH transactions, and wire transfers.• Maintain vendor master data and assist with onboarding documentation, including tax forms and banking details, to help ensure complete and accurate records.• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate open items, and follow through on aged balances to keep accounts current.• Review employee expense submissions for policy compliance, proper documentation, and accuracy before reimbursement.• Provide audit support by gathering requested records and assisting with questions from internal or external reviewers.• Participate in process enhancements and system-related updates by helping test changes and recommending ways to improve efficiency and controls.Oakland