Accounts Payable Specialist

We are in need of an Accounts Payable Specialist to become a part of our team in West Los Angeles, California. This role is situated within a CPA firm from the Big 4 industry. The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth financial operations by managing customer applications, maintaining accurate records, and addressing inquiries.

• Ensure the accurate and efficient processing of customer credit applications.
• Uphold and manage customer credit records with precision and detail.
• Address customer inquiries in a timely and detail oriented manner.
• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Analyze and process employee expense reports in accordance with company regulations.
• Contribute to the streamlining of accounts payable workflows, identifying and implementing best practices.
• Assist in the reconciliation of accounts payable accounts and prepare necessary adjusting entries.
• Organize and maintain accounts payable files in both physical and digital formats for auditing and reference purposes.
• Provide support during internal and external audits by providing accurate accounts payable documentation.
• Maintain detail oriented and ongoing communication with vendors, resolving any discrepancies or payment issues promptly.
• Prepare and execute check runs, ACH, and wire payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Proficiency in Account Coding is essential for this role, as it involves regularly coding invoices, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system.
• A deep understanding of Accounting Software Systems is required, as the role involves using these systems to input, manage, and analyze financial data regularly.
• A comprehensive knowledge of Accounting Functions is crucial, as the position requires the regular performance of tasks such as reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Solid experience with Accounts Payable (AP) processes is vital, as the role involves managing outgoing bills and payments, ensuring these are made in a timely manner and within financial policies and procedures.
• Excellent Data Entry skills are necessary, as the job involves entering large volumes of financial data into our systems quickly and accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, as it is used extensively for data analysis, financial reporting, and other accounting tasks.