• Accounts Payable Specialist

    Robert Half Accountemps (Los Angeles, CA)


    Description

    Our client in West LA is looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team. This is a contract to hire opportunity starting immediately.

    Responsibilities:

    • Oversee daily accounts payable operations to ensure vendor payments are processed accurately and on schedule.

    • Process invoices for both service purchase orders and non-purchase order vendors with efficiency and precision.

    • Reconcile vendor statements and address any payment discrepancies in a timely manner.

    • Verify and distribute proper coding for all invoices, including conducting weekly review meetings to ensure accuracy.

    • Assist the accounting team with research for accounts payable accrual journal entries related to consultants, advertising, legal expenses, and month-end closing.

    • Process employee expense reports through Concur and accurately record them in the accounting system.

    • Manage monthly affiliate payments and maintain accurate records of 1099 eligibility.

    • Handle fixed asset-related tasks, such as tracking depreciation, additions, and disposals.

    • Prepare sales and use tax returns for states not covered by automated systems.

    • Support quarterly and year-end audit processes and contribute to additional projects as needed to achieve department objectives.

     

    Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a minimum of 2 years of experience in general accounting.

     

    • Proficiency in general ledger systems, with preferred experience in NetSuite.

    • Strong ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and follow-through.

    • Proven track record of implementing business process improvements.

    • Advanced knowledge of accounts payable processes, including account coding, invoice processing, and vendor payments.

    • Familiarity with Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions and check runs.

    • Expertise in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

    • Experience managing purchase orders and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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