Accounts Payable Specialist - Torrance (Hybrid)

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s financial operations by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor maintenance activities. As a key member of the Accounts Payable team, this position helps maintain strong vendor relationships and contributes to process efficiency through effective use of automation and technology.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, ensuring proper coding, required approvals, and complete supporting documentation in accordance with the company policies and procedures

· Monitor AP inboxes and respond promptly to vendor and employee inquiries.

· Assist with payment processing, including ACH, wire transfers, credit card, and check payments.

· Maintain organized electronic records and documentation for all AP transactions and Vendor Records, including W-9s, banking information.

Skills and Competencies

· Strong understanding of accounts payable principles and best practices.

· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy- Ensures invoices, coding, approvals, and payments are processed accurately with minimal errors.

· Strong organizational and time- management skills- Effectively manages high-volume workloads, prioritizes tasks, and meets deadlines.

· Problem-solving and analytical abilities- Identifies and resolves invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries efficiently.

· Communication and Customer Service Skills- Maintains positive relationships with vendors and collaborates effectively.