Accounts Payable Clerk

Aston Carter•La Cañada Flintridge, CA

10d•$30 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for managing accounts payable functions across multiple company entities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring invoices, expenses, and payments are processed accurately and on time. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

3+ years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience
High-volume invoice processing experience (approximately 1,000 invoices monthly)
Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
Experience reviewing, validating, and processing expense reports
Strong data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail
Vendor setup and maintenance experience
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to meet productivity and accuracy goals

Nice To Haves

Three-way match and purchase order processing experience
ERP system experience
Mortgage industry experience
Experience working in deadline-driven environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and professionalism

Responsibilities

Process accounts payable transactions across multiple entities while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
Handle approximately 1,000 invoices per month with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency
Review, code, and match invoices to purchase orders, including three-way matching when applicable
Prepare and support month-end accrual activities
Process check requests and payment requests accurately and timely
Review, validate, and enter employee and corporate expense reports
Maintain vendor records and ensure all information is accurate and up to date
Reconcile AP-related accounts and investigate discrepancies
Utilize Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs, for reporting, analysis, and reconciliations
Work within ERP systems to enter, track, and manage AP transactions
Collaborate with offshore processing teams to ensure workflow efficiency
Submit and track reimbursable expense authorizations
Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payment and invoice issues
Support finance team initiatives and other accounting-related projects as needed