Sr. AP Clerk

cabi, LLC•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

The Senior Accounts Payable Clerk oversees the full-cycle vendor payment process, including high-volume invoice processing, complex reconciliations, and resolution of escalated discrepancies. The role supports strict financial compliance, month-end close, and audit readiness. The position also contributes to improving accounts payable systems and processes while maintaining strong vendor relationships and accurate, organized records.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Three to five or more years of full-cycle, high-volume accounts payable experience.
Strong understanding of accounts payable best practices, general ledger coding, internal controls, and three-way matching.
Experience with ERP accounts payable modules required.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
Strong accuracy and reconciliation skills.
Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, attention to detail, and professional communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; equivalent experience is widely accepted.
Experience with automated accounts payable or invoice processing systems.

Responsibilities

Process and code high-volume invoices, route approvals, verify three-way matches among purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, handle exceptions, and execute payments by check, ACH, or wire in accordance with financial policies.
Perform complex vendor statement reconciliations, investigate outstanding balances, and prepare deliverables for financial audits.
Work with vendors and internal departments to resolve pricing, tax, or shipping discrepancies.
Support month-end close by ensuring accurate invoice processing and cutoff, providing accrual data, and aligning transactions with company policies and financial regulations.
Review AP correspondence and respond to and resolve vendor and internal inquiries in a timely manner.
Maintain organized invoice records and supporting documentation, including record retention, to support internal controls and audit readiness.
Identify AP workflow bottlenecks and manual processes and drive system and process improvements.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible spending account options.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Employee purchase discounts of up to 85%.
Additional employee appreciation and clothing perks.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
Team celebrations, catered lunches, and other employee appreciation experiences.
May be eligible for a bonus of up to 10%.