Accounts Payable Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the company's accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and related transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
• Payment Management: Prepare and process weekly/monthly payments to vendors, ensuring that all payments are made on time.
• Reconciliation: Perform monthly accounts payable reconciliations, ensuring that the general ledger and vendor statements align.
• Month End Accruals: Perform accurate and timely month end accruals.
• Vendor Communication: Maintain positive relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries or discrepancies related to payments, invoices, or account issues.
• Expense Reporting: Assist in tracking and managing company expenses, ensuring proper coding and allocation to the appropriate accounts.
• Documentation & Filing: Maintain organized records of invoices, payment receipts, and related documents for audit and compliance purposes.
• Month-End Close: Assist in the month-end closing process, ensuring all accounts payable transactions are recorded accurately.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and relevant regulations in the accounts payable process.
• Special Projects: Implementation of SAP Concur and other AP implementation projects.
• Other Duties: Perform other ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks as required by the finance team.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable or accounting roles.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Sage), Microsoft Excel & SAP Concur.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in processing invoices and payments.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with vendors and internal teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies or issues with invoices or payments.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with ERP systems.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting principles and best practices.
• Experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 3 years (Required)
• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Salinas, CA 93906 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000