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Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. This role involves receiving and processing over 100 invoices per week from truckers, freight carriers, and customers, ensuring accurate allocation of costs and supporting financial reporting.

Responsibilities

+ Receive and process invoices from truckers, freight carriers, and customers.

+ Verify charges against expected costs and investigate discrepancies and potential overcharges.

+ Enter invoices as landing costs into accounting systems, ensuring accurate allocation of ocean freight, trucking, and manual costs.

+ Communicate with vendors via email to clarify excessive or unclear charges.

+ Collaborate with internal teams to reconcile costs and support accurate financial reporting.

+ Maintain organized records and support month-end close processes.

Essential Skills

+ 2–3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting, though entry-level candidates are welcome.

+ Strong attention to detail and ability to spot cost discrepancies.

+ Proficiency in email communication and basic accounting systems.

+ Experience working in a high-volume, manual invoice environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Familiarity with logistics, freight, or trucking industry is preferred.

+ Fast learner with excellent organizational skills.

+ Willingness to learn with no frills, just solid training and support.

Work Environment

This position is fully on-site, offering a work schedule from 9 AM to 5 PM with a one-hour lunch break. The workplace is located in a nice area, providing a comfortable environment for your professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.