Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in California for a contract position. In this role, you will help ensure vendor payments are handled accurately, on schedule, and in line with established financial controls. This opportunity is well suited for a finance specialist with strong attention to detail who can manage transactional work efficiently while collaborating with internal partners across accounting and cash management.

Responsibilities:
• Examine incoming supplier invoices to confirm accuracy, required support, coding, and proper authorization before processing
• Prepare payment requests and route them through established approval channels while following internal control standards
• Process disbursements through ERP and banking platforms, including electronic payments, wires, and checks, with careful attention to timing and accuracy
• Reconcile and post accounts payable payment activity in the financial system to maintain complete and current records
• Coordinate with cash planning partners to schedule payments in alignment with funding availability and business priorities
• Research payment exceptions, respond to vendor questions, and resolve discrepancies in a timely and thorough manner
• Maintain organized records and supporting documentation to create a clear audit trail for all payment transactions
• Contribute to month-end close by assisting with accounts payable and cash disbursement reporting and reconciliation activities
• Support special projects, workflow enhancements, system updates, and other process improvement initiatives as assigned• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline
• 2–5 years of experience in accounts payable, payment operations, or a comparable finance function
• Practical experience working in SAP S/4HANA or a similar enterprise resource planning environment
• Understanding of invoice review, account coding, payment controls, and approval-based processing workflows
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard financial applications used in day-to-day AP operations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication abilities
• Familiarity with audit support, including internal or external reviews, and working knowledge of AP-related tax reporting such as 1099 and 1042 filings