Accounts Payable Specialist
Sacramento, CA Temporary Onsite

Job Description

?? Accounts Payable Specialist - Temp to Hire
Location: Sacramento (in office)
Pay: $25-$27 per hour (DOE)
Schedule: Full-time | Onsite/Hybrid (based on client)

About the Role:
Ledgent Finance & Accounting is partnering with a valued client to identify an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong invoice processing and reconciliation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process high-volume AP including coding, matching, and entering invoices

  • Perform 3-way match for PO-related invoices

  • Prepare weekly check runs, ACH payments, and vendor payments

  • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies

  • Assist with month-end close (AP accruals, reconciliations, reporting)

  • Maintain accurate and organized AP files and documentation

  • Collaborate with purchasing, project managers, and vendors to ensure timely approvals

  • Support additional accounting tasks as needed

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of accounts payable experience

  • Strong knowledge of invoice processing, PO matching, and AP workflows

  • Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables a plus)

  • Experience with QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite, Sage, or similar ERP systems

  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Experience:

  • Exposure to construction, manufacturing, or multi-entity environments

  • Familiarity with job costing or inventory-related AP (optional)

Why Work With Ledgent:

  • Weekly pay while on assignment

  • Dedicated recruiter support

  • Opportunity for long-term placement with a great team

  • Temp-to-hire route offers stability and career growth

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 California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Reference: JN -112025-409709