Accounts Payable Clerk

LOGISTEED America, INC•Torrance, CA

59d•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Clerk manages outgoing payments to third-party entities, such as vendors and employees seeking reimbursement for business expenses. This role ensures accuracy and timeliness in processing payments, builds strong vendor relationships, optimizes cash flow, and supports the integrity of financial records. This role reports to the LOGISTEED America, Inc. Accounting Supervisor.

Requirements

1 – 3 years of General Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable experience
Proficient in Microsoft applications and the ability to work in multiple systems
Must have excellent customer service experience
Proven strong business acumen
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to respond to situations, co-workers, and customers in a prompt and professional manner
Requires flexibility and understanding staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise
Strong organizational skills; must be detail-oriented
Ability to follow up on pending issues and meet deadlines
Fluency in English
Must pass criminal background check
MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.

Nice To Haves

Experience in logistics industry is a plus

Responsibilities

Performing tasks safely
Ensuring area housekeeping requirements are met
Abiding by all OSHA rules and LOGISTEED America, Inc. safety practices
Meeting established procedures and productivity, safety and quality standards
Meets attendance & punctuality standards
Communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
Process and review vendor invoices for accuracy, coding, and approvals
Ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices (checks, ACH, wires)
Maintain vendor records and resolve invoice discrepancies or payment issues
Perform three-way matching (purchase order, receipt, invoice) where applicable
Prepare and process weekly payment runs
Monitor AP aging and manage vendor relationships
Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank activity and internal records
Monitor daily cash activity, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers
Coordinate with internal teams and banks to resolve reconciling items
Maintain proper documentation of all cash-related transactions
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjustments
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including cash accounts
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Analyze account variances and provide explanations
Ensure financial data accuracy and completeness
Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
Maintain strong internal controls over cash and disbursements
Assist with process improvements and implementation of best practices
Additional duties as assigned
Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex data
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints