Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our client in Hayward, California in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position will oversee a high-volume payables environment with a strong emphasis on manufacturing purchases, inventory-related invoices, and supplier account accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Process a large volume of invoices for both inventory and operating expenses while ensuring each transaction is properly matched to purchasing and receiving records.

• Investigate pricing, quantity, and receipt differences by working closely with procurement, warehouse, and quality teams to clear exceptions quickly and accurately.

• Coordinate accounts payable close activities, including preparing receipt-based accruals, reconciling subledger balances to the general ledger, and monitoring manufacturing-related variances.

• Manage vendor accounts for raw materials and production components by reviewing statements, addressing overdue items, and supporting effective payment scheduling.

• Help maximize payment efficiency by identifying discount opportunities and assisting with ACH payments and check run processing.

Please reach out to John Miller for immediate consideration.

• At least 5 years of progressive accounts payable experience, including 2 to 3 years in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

• Working knowledge of inventory-focused payables processes and three-way matching within purchasing and receiving workflows.

• Experience using ERP platforms in a manufacturing setting, with preference for Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar systems that include purchasing and inventory modules.