Accounts Payable Specialist

Winonics • Brea, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our accounting team. This role focuses on supporting daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, purchase order matching, and vendor communication. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career accounting professional looking to build a strong foundation in accounting within a fast-paced manufacturing.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of accounting or Accounts Payable experience; internship experience a plus.
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs and pivot tables preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Winonics is an ITAR-compliant facility, and all employees must meet ITAR eligibility requirements.
• All employment offers at Winonics are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Winonics is a drug-free workplace and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding background investigations and substance testing.

Nice To Haves

• ERP experience a plus (Sage 100 helpful but not required).

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices including coding, data entry, and 3-way matching (PO, receiving, invoice).
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments regarding payment status and invoice discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Receiving, and Operations to resolve PO and billing issues.
• Support bank and corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Help track prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed asset records.
• Provide support during month-end close by preparing schedules and gathering documentation.
• Assist with employee expense reports and reimbursements.
• Support 1099 processing and W-9 documentation tracking at year-end.
• Accounts Receivable backup support as needed.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and documentation of accounting procedures.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed