Accounts Payable Specialist

Ledgent Finance & Accounting
  • Sacramento, California
  • $30–$32 Per Hour
6 days ago

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing accounting team. This position will support multiple entities and locations in a fast-paced environment, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process a high volume of invoices with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Review, code, and enter invoices into the accounting system.
  • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
  • Ensure timely payment processing and follow up on outstanding approvals.
  • Communicate effectively with vendors, managers, and executive-level stakeholders.
  • Maintain organized records and supporting documentation.
  • Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable.
  • Support multiple entities and locations while meeting deadlines and service expectations.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Previous accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment.
  • Experience working with ERP systems.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Ideal Candidate

  • Motivated to learn and grow within an accounting organization.
  • Strong professional presence and ability to interact with executives and leadership teams.
  • Organized, adaptable, and capable of handling competing priorities.
  • Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Interested in developing leadership skills and taking on increased responsibilities over time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSacramento, California
Salary$30–$32 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Code Reviewsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payment Processingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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