Our client is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant in Carson, CA.
Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant is responsible for managing and processing vendor payments and related transactions for multiple departments or field units. This role ensures compliance with organizational policies, proper coding of expenses, and adherence to internal controls. The AP Accountant also supports audits, reconciliations, and other accounting projects as needed.

Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Administration

Handle end-to-end, high-volume accounts payable processing across multiple locations.
Maintain and update vendor records and related system files.
Review and validate new vendor information, including W-9 and 1099 compliance.
Confirm accurate coding of invoices to appropriate accounts.
Ensure all transactions comply with organizational policies and procedures.
Track and report sales tax for quarterly filings.
Prepare and issue checks with required supporting documentation.
Investigate and resolve AP-related inquiries.
Monitor and follow up on outstanding and stale checks.
Serve as the primary contact for AP issues with field units.
Standardize reimbursement and petty cash forms across all units.
Organize and maintain voucher and documentation files.
Perform monthly reconciliation of AP aging reports.

Expense Processing

Process corporate credit card expenses promptly and accurately.
Handle reimbursements for personal expenses, petty cash, and mileage.
Verify expense coding and compliance with policies.
Communicate with cardholders to obtain missing details.
Track personal expenses reimbursed to the organization and follow up on outstanding balances.

General Ledger Support

Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
Prepare journal entries for prepaid expenses and accruals.
Review expenses and record necessary adjustments.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to AP.
Post journal entries for credit card transactions and expense allocations.
Reclassify invoices and reimbursements as needed.
Support audit preparation with a focus on AP documentation.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting
1 year of accounting experience or internship.
Proficient with Excel.
Excellent communication skills

Pay Range: $25-26 p/h ( up to $27 p/h when converts to direct hire)

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.