Accounts Payable Associate

Robert Half • Los Angeles, CA • 5h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Associate to join our team in Los Angeles, California. This Contract to permanent position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a passion for ensuring accuracy in vendor management and financial operations. The role requires a proactive approach to handling complex assignments and collaborating effectively with vendors and colleagues.

Responsibilities:

Process new vendor records for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with onboarding requirements and accuracy of documentation.

Manage payment schedules in adherence to contractual terms, optimizing early payment discounts and maintaining business continuity.

Communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams to address inquiries and resolve payment-related issues.

Analyze prior payments and investigate discrepancies or application errors to ensure accurate processing.

Sort and distribute incoming mail to maintain efficient workflow within the Accounts Payable department.

Coordinate international and domestic vendor setups, ensuring payment methods and currencies are properly aligned.

Reconcile vendor statements against transactions in the system, identifying and resolving inconsistencies.

Disburse checks and manage delivery processes, including FedEx shipments.

Assist in tracking vendor onboarding progress and maintaining compliance with internal financial controls.

Prepare financial documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding invoices. Requirements - Proven experience in accounts payable processes, including vendor management and invoice coding.

Proficiency in account reconciliation and resolving discrepancies.

Strong knowledge of 1099 forms and compliance requirements.

Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks.

Ability to manage check runs and handle invoice processing with precision.

Exceptional data entry skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal teams.

Analytical mindset for evaluating payment histories and identifying errors.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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