Accounts Payable Specialist (Temp-to-Hire) Opportunities

Ledgent Finance & Accounting - Sacramento Office Location: Sacramento, CA (On-site options available; specific roles vary by client) Posted: Active as of November 2025 (Ledgent maintains ongoing temp-to-hire placements in AP roles)

Ledgent Finance & Accounting, a premier staffing firm under the Roth Staffing Companies, specializes in connecting finance and accounting professionals with temp-to-hire roles across the Sacramento metro area (including Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove, and Rancho Cordova). While exact AP Specialist postings fluctuate, Ledgent frequently places candidates in high-volume AP positions with clients in professional services, nonprofits, manufacturing, and government sectors. These roles often convert to direct hire after 3-6 months based on performance. Ledgent's Sacramento team supports temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placements with no fees to candidates.

Key Responsibilities (Typical for AP Roles via Ledgent in Sacramento):

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with client policies.
• Execute payments through ACH, checks, wires, and EFTs, ensuring timely disbursements in high-volume environments (50-150+ invoices/week).
• Reconcile AP sub-ledger to general ledger, resolve discrepancies, and maintain vendor master files (including 1099/W-9 forms).
• Collaborate with procurement, purchasing, and department heads for approvals and expense tracking.
• Support month-end close, audit preparation, and ad-hoc reporting using tools like QuickBooks, SAP, or Excel.
• Assist with expense report processing and vendor communications in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: 2-4 years in Accounts Payable or related accounting roles; experience in multi-entity or multi-state operations preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables), AP automation software, and strong understanding of GAAP/compliance. Knowledge of 1099 reporting and sales tax a plus.
• Education: High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, able to handle deadlines, excellent problem-solving, and collaborative team player.
• Other: Temp-to-hire starts as Ledgent contract (W-2 employee); full-time M-F schedule. Background check and references (like your provided one for Enrique Olivares) required for conversion.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: $22-$27/hour (commensurate with experience; Sacramento market average for AP Specialists is ~$25/hr per recent data).
• Perks (via Ledgent): Medical/dental/vision insurance eligible after 30 days, 401(k) with match, paid holidays/vacation, and weekly pay. Upon hire conversion, clients often add full benefits like tuition reimbursement.
• Why Ledgent Sacramento? Local expertise in the Capital Region, with access to exclusive roles at nonprofits, law firms, and tech firms. Their Ambassador Program eases transitions, and they offer free CPE credits for professionals.

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.