Job Description

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist (AP Specialist) is responsible for auditing, processing and validating invoices. The essential functions of this position include obtaining approvals, auditing and processing a high volume of invoices for appropriateness of payment, matching, accrual of use taxes and e-waste accruals when appropriate, interpretation and application of accounting policies and procedures and problem solving. The AP Specialist's processes are exceptionally thorough, with high attention to detail to ensure accuracy and limit errors. The AP Specialists responds to supplier and departmental inquiries, researches/corrects discrepancies, and may reconcile supplier statements to ensure payments are current. Experience with Financial Edge is highly preferred.


Essential Job Duties

• Audit and process invoices for appropriateness:
• Correctly analyzing invoices, credit memos and vouchers conforming to standard procedures
• Handle vendor correspondence, evaluating and reconciling all vendor statements as required.
• Researches and resolves invoice errors, discrepancies and validation holds to ensure timely processing of invoices.
• Electronic matching of invoice to purchase order and/or receive.
• Ability to identify opportunities and take necessary actions to continuously improve procure to pay processes.
• Help with monthly closings and status reports.
• Proactively obtain department approvals and other essential information
• Resolve shipping and pricing discrepancies with buyers and campus personnel.
• Audit and process a high volume of invoices timely and accurately in a procure to pay (P2P) environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Job Snapshot

• Employee Type:Full-Time
• Location:Los Angeles, CA
• Job Type:Accounting
• Experience:1-2 years
• Education:None
• Date Posted:3/28/2024
• Contact: Gunner Johnson (424) 248-8658
• Pay Range: $24.00 - $27.00 Hourly

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