Accounts Payable Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • $25–$28 Per Hour
11 days ago

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist (Temp-to-Hire)

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization located in Downtown Los Angeles, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their growing accounting team on a temp-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment and enjoys working collaboratively with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

  • Process high-volume accounts payable transactions accurately and efficiently

  • Review and verify invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation

  • Code invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts and departments

  • Manage vendor setup and maintenance, including collecting W-9s and required documentation

  • Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers

  • Reconcile vendor statements and promptly resolve discrepancies

  • Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and account issues

  • Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable

  • Maintain organized and accurate financial records in accordance with company policies

  • Support accounting and finance team projects as needed

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of recent accounts payable experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting our similar concentration is highly preferred

  • Experience processing a high volume of invoices in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong understanding of AP processes, account coding, and vendor management

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities

  • Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines

Pay Details: $25.00 to $28.00 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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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLos Angeles, CA
Salary$25–$28 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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