Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing the company's outgoing payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. Your expertise will help streamline our accounts payable processes, support financial integrity, and contribute to the overall efficiency of our financial operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate across departments to uphold best practices in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process all accounts payable transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Review and verify invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance with company policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly through effective communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Maintain detailed records of all transactions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and audit documentation.
• Support month-end closing activities by preparing accruals, analyzing accounts payable aging reports, and assisting with general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with onboarding new vendors in system ensuring accurate setup of payment details and tax information.
• Communicate and collaborate with staff in several departments at the sister plant located in Tijuana, Mexico.

Experience

• Proven experience in accounts payable processing within a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial concepts such as debits & credits, double entry bookkeeping, and general ledger accounting.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like QuickBooks, Epicor Kinetic or similar ERP platforms.
• Excellent analysis skills for account reconciliation, journal entries, and data entry accuracy—especially in high-volume settings.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data confidently while maintaining attention to detail across multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational skills with proficiency in 10-key typing for efficient data entry and bookkeeping tasks.

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person