Accounting, Accounts Payable, Ariba, Billing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, High School Diploma, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Outsourcing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, SAP, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations
Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: San Rafael, CA (Hybrid 2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
Pay Rate: $28/hour
Duration: 1-Year W2 Contract (Potential to Extend or Convert)
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume Accounts Payable team. This role is ideal for someone with experience processing large invoice volumes, resolving vendor issues, and working cross-functionally to ensure timely and accurate payments.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Accounts Payable inbox and respond to inquiries within established service levels.
- Resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies with internal teams and vendors.
- Monitor and resolve invoices on hold.
- Manage the monthly Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) report.
- Partner with an outsourced invoice processing team to resolve issues and maintain daily workflow.
- Serve as a point of contact for vendor phone and email inquiries.
- Request and reconcile vendor statements.
- Perform supplier account reconciliations and resolve outstanding balances.
- Support accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices.
- Assist with process improvements and other Accounts Payable projects as needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
- Required: At least 1 year of SAP Ariba experience.
- Experience working in a large organization processing 5,000+ invoices per month strongly preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems; Oracle experience is a plus.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Education
- High School Diploma required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, customer-focused, and able to build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
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Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group)