Accounting Specialist - AP/AR

Accounting Specialist (AP/AR)

Vernon, CA | Contract

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Our client in Vernon, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support both the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a mix of AP and AR responsibilities and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong reconciliation skills, experience processing payments, and the ability to manage customer and vendor relationships while maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities

• Audit and review vendor invoices for accuracy and proper coding

• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies

• Process ACH, wire, and check payments

• Coordinate weekly and monthly check runs

• Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries

• Ensure timely and accurate payment processing

• Assist with month-end close activities related to Accounts Payable

• Support internal controls and audit requests

• Apply daily cash receipts, including ACH, wire, check, and credit card payments

• Reconcile customer accounts and research payment discrepancies

• Manage collections efforts and follow up on outstanding balances

• Investigate and resolve deductions, chargebacks, and short payments

• Monitor aging reports and maintain accurate customer account records

• Communicate with customers regarding payment inquiries and billing issues

• Support month-end close and account reconciliations

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or general accounting experience

• Proficiency with Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or consumer products environments

Pay Details: $28.00 to $34.00 per hour

Search managed by: Ryan Sydow

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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