Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Accounts Payable Specialist with our client located in Long Beach, CA.
Job Description:
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for supporting day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function.
This role focuses on ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, maintaining vendor records, coding corporate card transactions, and handling employee reimbursement requests.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow within a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities:
Review, code, and process invoices in compliance with company policies and procedures
Perform three-way match between receipt, purchase order (PO), and invoice; collaborate cross functionally to resolve discrepancies
Code and categorize credit card transactions accurately
Review and process employee reimbursement requests through Ramp
Ensure accurate application of sales tax rates based on jurisdiction
Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies
Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors
Identify opportunities for improvement within the current process
Provide customer service and support to internal and external customers.
Job Qualifications:
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or another related field is required.
Prior experience with ERP systems
Prior experience with implementing or supporting process improvement
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively at various levels within the organization
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products.
Nice To Have:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or another related field preferred
Experience using Infor LN ERP (previously BAAN) is preferred
Prior experience using Ramp.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $28–34/hr.
Location: Long Beach, CA.
ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Long Beach, CA
Salary
$28–$34 Per Hour
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Baanunmatched
Billingunmatched
Card Processingunmatched
Code Reviewsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Corporate Complianceunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Financeunmatched
Legalunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Sales Taxunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
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