Accounts Payable Clerk

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  • City of Industry, CA
  • 2 days ago
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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cost Allocationunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Policiesunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
    • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Description

    Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk
    Job Location: City of Industry, CA (Onsite)
    Job Duration: 6 Months on W2


    Job Description:
    • We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team.
    • Reporting to the Plant Controller, the ideal candidate will be responsible for accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and supplier payments while maintaining compliance with *** financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
    Main Responsibilities:
    • Review, validate, and process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
    • Match invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation where applicable.
    • Resolve invoice discrepancies with Procurement, Receiving, Operations, and business stakeholders.
    • Ensure correct GL coding, cost center allocation, tax treatment, and supporting documentation.
    • Monitor invoice due dates and support timely settlement of liabilities.
    • Maintain audit-ready supporting documentation.
    • Serve as a key contact for supplier payment inquiries and invoice status questions.
    • Maintain accurate vendors master data in alignment with internal controls.
    • Support resolution of vendor disputes, debit balances, statement reconciliations, and payment issues.
    • Foster productive relationships with vendors, service providers, and internal stakeholders.
    • Prepare Accounts Payable reconciliations and support aging review.
    • Support accrual calculations, journal entries, and open item review during month-end close.
    • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
    • Provide AP schedules and supporting documentation for reporting and audit requirements.
    • Ensure compliance with *** internal control requirements and financial policies.
    • Verify that invoices and payments have required approvals and supporting documentation.
    • Support internal and external audit requests promptly and accurately.
    • Identify control gaps, process risks, and improvement opportunities; escalate issues as needed.
    • Participate in AP process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives.
    • Recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.
    • Support cross-functional alignment with Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Shared Services.

    Required Qualifications:

    Education:
    • Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

    Experience:
    • 2+ years of Accounts Payable or general accounting experience preferred.
    • Manufacturing experience is an advantage.
    • Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

    Knowledge and Skills:
    • Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting principles.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCity of Industry, CA

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