Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Sacramento - 100% on-site
Pay Range: $25 - $30/hour
About the Company
Our client is a well-established, growing manufacturer with multiple locations across the West Coast. Their products serve well-known brands in a wide range of industries, and the company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, safety, and quality.
Why This Opportunity
- Join a stable, growing company in an industry with steady long-term demand
- Make an immediate impact at an organization that is actively investing in its people and processes
- Help shape and scale a growing Accounts Payable function across multiple locations
- Work in a collaborative, employee-centered culture that values continuous improvement
- Gain broad exposure to corporate accounting and multi-location operations
The Role
As the Accounts Payable Consultant, you will be an integral part of the accounting team, supporting day-to-day AP operations for an assigned location while providing cross-functional support to other locations and the corporate accounting function. You will work closely with accounting management, AP specialists, and operational leaders to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient processing of payables, consistent accounting practices, and strong internal controls.
This role is ideal for a hands-on, service-oriented professional who can manage competing priorities, build strong relationships across multiple sites, and identify opportunities for process improvement. The position reports to the Director of Accounting and also provides accounting and AP support to the Regional Controller.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities for assigned locations, including accurate and timely entry, coding, and processing of PO and non-PO invoices
- Review invoices for accuracy, approvals, supporting documentation, proper coding, and compliance with purchasing and accounting guidelines
- Independently assess use tax when appropriate and ensure accurate recording and compliance
- Provide AP support to other locations and the corporate accounting team to keep processes consistent and outstanding items resolved
- Maintain accurate vendor records, respond to vendor inquiries, and research and resolve invoice discrepancies
- Monitor invoice aging, outstanding approvals, and payment due dates to minimize late payments
- Prepare accounting schedules, reconciliations, financial summaries, and analysis to support monthly close and financial reporting
- Assist with month-end close, including AP accruals, account reconciliations, invoice cut-off, and supporting documentation
- Assist with 1099 reporting, sales and use tax documentation, and other AP-related tax matters
- Identify process inefficiencies and improvement opportunities and present recommendations to accounting management
- Maintain compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting procedures, escalating concerns promptly
- Support full-cycle AP functions with the corporate AP team, including vendor maintenance, payment preparation, and payment runs
- Provide backup support to other AP specialists and the corporate accounting team as needed
- Support internal and external audits by gathering documentation, preparing reconciliations, and responding to auditor requests
- Perform additional accounting and accounts payable duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of relatable Accounts Payable experience
- 1099 filing experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics GP or a comparable ERP system
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, Power Pivot, etc.)
- Leadership experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, or a willingness to learn operations outside of finance and accounting
- Comfort working in a multi-location or matrixed organization
What Will Make You Successful
- Results-driven, with intellectual curiosity and sound judgment
- Highly self-motivated and takes ownership of your work
- Service-oriented and skilled at building relationships across teams and locations
- Professional and discreet when handling confidential and proprietary information
About This Search
This position is represented by Praxt Talent. The client’s name will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. They are a drug-free workplace with a safety-first culture.