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Accounts Payable Specialist

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Accounts Payable Specialist Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid); Onsite Once Per Week

Duration: 6+ Months

VISA: U.S. Citizens only due to legal or government contract requirements.

Tax Term: W2

JD Position Overview: This is a replacement role for a previous contingent worker. The AP Specialist will primarily support invoice processing and auditing, with additional administrative and payroll-related tasks. The role has evolved to focus more heavily on AP responsibilities due to performance gaps in the previous hire.

Key Responsibilities

Primary (75%):

Entering, reviewing, and auditing invoice entries

Supporting AP processes and data entry

Secondary (25%):

Administrative tasks (e.g., mail handling)

Payroll assistance

Ad hoc project support

Work Schedule & Location

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Location: San Diego office (Hybrid)

In-office presence required approximately once per week, primarily for mail-related tasks

Schedule is flexible and coordinated with team coverage (e.g., alternating weeks with another team member)

Contract Details

Start Date: ASAP (targeting resume review within a few days of posting)

Initial Term: 6 months

Extension Potential: Likely to extend up to 1-2 years, depending on the timeline for system migration

Conversion Potential: Limited; current plans do not include converting this role to FTE, though future business needs (e.g., M&A activity) may change that.

Interview Process

Panel Interview: 1-hour video interview with Hiring Panel.

Candidates will be selected for interviews based on resume review and recruiter screening.

Candidate Profile

Prior Accounts Payable experience is essential

Experience with ERP systems is a strong plus

Strong attention to detail and ability to audit entries

Capable of handling administrative tasks reliably (e.g., mail handling)

Must be dependable and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Budget

This is not a senior-level role; candidates should have relevant AP experience but not necessarily advanced qualifications

Additional Notes

Previous candidate had strong personality and cultural fit but lacked the necessary AP and admin capabilities

Screening should focus on verifiable AP experience, ideally with examples of PO processing and ERP usage.

Job Description Enterprise Financial Services is growing, and we are adding a permanent Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable to our accounting department. As our Accounts Payable Coordinator, you will play a vital role in the overall success of our team and company. Our ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, be collaborative, inquisitive, a problem solver, and be a positive addition to the team.

Responsibilities

AP invoice entry for 3 domestic subsidiaries requires analysis of vendor invoices for proper accounting treatment (period expenses, fixed asset capitalization, prepayments, etc.)

Timely monitoring and follow up of AP email inbox correspondence and invoice approvals

Review of employee expense reports – address questions and issues as needed

Vendor setup and maintenance

Serve as a payment processing backup

Assist Staff Accountants with monthly AP accruals

Assist with 1099 processing at year end

Complete other assigned tasks as required

Complete miscellaneous re-occurring and non-re-occurring accounting processes and tasks (supplying vendor supplemental data as an example)

Assist with providing supporting documentation for quarterly reviews and annual financial statement audit

Contribute ideas for improving the efficiency of accounting processes/implement process changes

Perform other general accounting duties and/or special projects as needed.

Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred; will consider associate’s degree in accounting and/or overall work experience

2+ years of accounts payable experience showing progression of accounting responsibilities

Understanding of basic principles of accounting, along with common accounting standards and office procedures (preferred)

Excellent customer service skills through both written and verbal formats

Self-starter who is willing to accept responsibility and ownership for their function on the team

Reasoning ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions in a fast‑paced environment

Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and workload effectively and utilize excellent time management skills

Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

Intermediate computer skills including MS Word, Excel and accounting software packages (NetSuite skills preferred); SAP/Concur experience a plus

Willingness to advance in position is preferred, as we look to increase employee skill levels for possible moves to more advanced positions

Be comfortable in a rapidly changing environment

Be flexible and willing to allocate additional time during peak times (audit and month end)

Be comfortable using Microsoft Outlook and Teams for communication needs.

MUST HAVE

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, preferred; will consider associate’s degree in accounting and/or overall work experience

2+ years of accounts payable experience showing progression of accounting responsibilities.

Understanding of basic principles of accounting, along with common accounting standards and office procedures.

Intermediate computer skills including MS Word, Excel and accounting software packages (NetSuite skills preferred); SAP/Concur experience a plus.

Be comfortable using Microsoft Outlook and Teams for communication needs.

Prior Accounts Payable experience is essential

Experience with ERP systems is a strong plus

Strong attention to detail and ability to audit entries

Capable of handling administrative tasks reliably (e.g., mail handling).

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