Accounts Payable Specialist - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Accounts Payable Specialist - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
Accounts Payable Specialist - Temp-to-Hire Opportunity in Gardena, CA
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with expertise in accounts payable processing? Robert Half is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Gardena, California, to find a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist for a temp-to-hire position. This role is perfect for candidates passionate about supporting community programs through precise financial operations, including vendor payments and compliance with government-funded initiatives. With a competitive hourly rate of $31, this position offers stability, growth potential, and the chance to make a real impact in the nonprofit sector.
About the Role
Join a dynamic nonprofit team where your AP expertise will directly contribute to program success. Located in Gardena, CA, this temp-to-hire role starts immediately and provides a pathway to permanent employment. You'll handle day-to-day AP functions, ensuring seamless invoice processing, timely payments, and meticulous record-keeping. Ideal for professionals seeking Accounts Payable jobs in Gardena, CA, this position emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration in a supportive environment. Robert Half's extensive network ensures top-tier placement with comprehensive support throughout your assignment.
Key Responsibilities
As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll play a critical role in maintaining financial integrity. Your duties include:
- Processing high-volume accounts payable invoices with speed and precision, ensuring all transactions align with organizational policies.
- Verifying invoices against purchase orders, approvals, and coding to prevent errors and discrepancies.
- Entering data into accounting systems like QuickBooks or ERP software, maintaining 100% accuracy.
- Managing vendor files, both electronic and paper, for easy access and compliance.
- Preparing batch payments via check, ACH, or wire, and reconciling payment records.
- Addressing vendor inquiries promptly, resolving disputes, and negotiating terms when necessary.
- Conducting monthly AP reconciliations and analyzing aging reports to identify overdue items.
- Supporting month-end and year-end closes by preparing detailed AP reports and schedules.
- Assisting during audits by compiling documentation and responding to auditor requests efficiently.
- Handling special tasks like stop payments, affidavits, supply orders, and internal follow-ups on missing receipts.
These responsibilities demand strong organizational skills and a proactive approach, making this an excellent fit for seasoned AP specialists.
Required Qualifications
To succeed, candidates should bring:
- At least 2 years of hands-on accounts payable experience, preferably in nonprofits or government-funded environments.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel for reporting.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a track record of error-free invoice processing.
- Strong communication skills for vendor relations and internal coordination.
- Familiarity with compliance standards for government programs, including documentation and reporting.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting, managing month-end deadlines and ad-hoc requests.
- High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in accounting/finance preferred.
- Local to Gardena, CA, or willing to relocate for this hybrid opportunity.
Robert Half prioritizes candidates with a passion for nonprofit work and proven AP reconciliations expertise.
Why Join Us
Robert Half offers unparalleled support, from interview prep to ongoing career coaching. This role provides exposure to nonprofit finance, government compliance, and potential full-time benefits like health insurance, PTO, and retirement plans upon hire. Enjoy working in vibrant Gardena, CA, near Los Angeles' opportunities, while contributing to meaningful programs. With our SEO-optimized job postings, thousands of top talents apply daily—apply now to secure your spot! Keywords: Accounts Payable Specialist Gardena CA, AP jobs California, nonprofit accounting careers, temp-to-hire finance roles.
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Locations
- Gardena, California, United States
Salary
58,000 - 68,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Accounts Payable Processingintermediate
- Invoice Verificationintermediate
- Vendor Managementintermediate
- Accounting Software Proficiencyintermediate
- Payment Processingintermediate
- AP Reconciliationsintermediate
- Aging Report Analysisintermediate
- Audit Supportintermediate
- Compliance with Government Programsintermediate
- Data Entry Accuracyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of accounts payable experience (experience)
- Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) (experience)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills (experience)
- Excellent communication for vendor inquiries (experience)
- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting preferred (experience)
- Experience with government-funded program compliance (experience)
- Ability to handle month-end and year-end closes (experience)
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Verify invoices for proper approvals, purchase orders, and coding
- Enter invoices into the accounting system
- Maintain vendor files and records (electronic and paper)
- Prepare and process vendor payments
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies
- Perform AP reconciliations and review AP aging reports
- Assist with month-end and year-end close related to accounts payable
- Support audits by providing AP documentation
- Process stop payments and prepare affidavits as needed
- Assist with ordering program supplies and verifying delivery
- Follow up internally on missing invoices or receipts
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- general: Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for permanent placement
- general: Competitive hourly salary of $31/hour
- general: Supportive nonprofit organization environment
- general: Professional development opportunities through Robert Half
- general: Flexible work options depending on organization needs
- general: Health benefits upon conversion to full-time
- general: Paid time off accrual after temp period
- general: Exposure to government-funded program compliance work
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Job Description
Accounts Payable Specialist - Temp-to-Hire Opportunity in Gardena, CA
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with expertise in accounts payable processing? Robert Half is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Gardena, California, to find a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist for a temp-to-hire position. This role is perfect for candidates passionate about supporting community programs through precise financial operations, including vendor payments and compliance with government-funded initiatives. With a competitive hourly rate of $31, this position offers stability, growth potential, and the chance to make a real impact in the nonprofit sector.
About the Role
Join a dynamic nonprofit team where your AP expertise will directly contribute to program success. Located in Gardena, CA, this temp-to-hire role starts immediately and provides a pathway to permanent employment. You'll handle day-to-day AP functions, ensuring seamless invoice processing, timely payments, and meticulous record-keeping. Ideal for professionals seeking Accounts Payable jobs in Gardena, CA, this position emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration in a supportive environment. Robert Half's extensive network ensures top-tier placement with comprehensive support throughout your assignment.
Key Responsibilities
As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll play a critical role in maintaining financial integrity. Your duties include:
- Processing high-volume accounts payable invoices with speed and precision, ensuring all transactions align with organizational policies.
- Verifying invoices against purchase orders, approvals, and coding to prevent errors and discrepancies.
- Entering data into accounting systems like QuickBooks or ERP software, maintaining 100% accuracy.
- Managing vendor files, both electronic and paper, for easy access and compliance.
- Preparing batch payments via check, ACH, or wire, and reconciling payment records.
- Addressing vendor inquiries promptly, resolving disputes, and negotiating terms when necessary.
- Conducting monthly AP reconciliations and analyzing aging reports to identify overdue items.
- Supporting month-end and year-end closes by preparing detailed AP reports and schedules.
- Assisting during audits by compiling documentation and responding to auditor requests efficiently.
- Handling special tasks like stop payments, affidavits, supply orders, and internal follow-ups on missing receipts.
These responsibilities demand strong organizational skills and a proactive approach, making this an excellent fit for seasoned AP specialists.
Required Qualifications
To succeed, candidates should bring:
- At least 2 years of hands-on accounts payable experience, preferably in nonprofits or government-funded environments.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel for reporting.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a track record of error-free invoice processing.
- Strong communication skills for vendor relations and internal coordination.
- Familiarity with compliance standards for government programs, including documentation and reporting.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting, managing month-end deadlines and ad-hoc requests.
- High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in accounting/finance preferred.
- Local to Gardena, CA, or willing to relocate for this hybrid opportunity.
Robert Half prioritizes candidates with a passion for nonprofit work and proven AP reconciliations expertise.
Why Join Us
Robert Half offers unparalleled support, from interview prep to ongoing career coaching. This role provides exposure to nonprofit finance, government compliance, and potential full-time benefits like health insurance, PTO, and retirement plans upon hire. Enjoy working in vibrant Gardena, CA, near Los Angeles' opportunities, while contributing to meaningful programs. With our SEO-optimized job postings, thousands of top talents apply daily—apply now to secure your spot! Keywords: Accounts Payable Specialist Gardena CA, AP jobs California, nonprofit accounting careers, temp-to-hire finance roles.
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Locations
- Gardena, California, United States
Salary
58,000 - 68,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Accounts Payable Processingintermediate
- Invoice Verificationintermediate
- Vendor Managementintermediate
- Accounting Software Proficiencyintermediate
- Payment Processingintermediate
- AP Reconciliationsintermediate
- Aging Report Analysisintermediate
- Audit Supportintermediate
- Compliance with Government Programsintermediate
- Data Entry Accuracyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of accounts payable experience (experience)
- Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) (experience)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills (experience)
- Excellent communication for vendor inquiries (experience)
- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting preferred (experience)
- Experience with government-funded program compliance (experience)
- Ability to handle month-end and year-end closes (experience)
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Verify invoices for proper approvals, purchase orders, and coding
- Enter invoices into the accounting system
- Maintain vendor files and records (electronic and paper)
- Prepare and process vendor payments
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies
- Perform AP reconciliations and review AP aging reports
- Assist with month-end and year-end close related to accounts payable
- Support audits by providing AP documentation
- Process stop payments and prepare affidavits as needed
- Assist with ordering program supplies and verifying delivery
- Follow up internally on missing invoices or receipts
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- general: Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for permanent placement
- general: Competitive hourly salary of $31/hour
- general: Supportive nonprofit organization environment
- general: Professional development opportunities through Robert Half
- general: Flexible work options depending on organization needs
- general: Health benefits upon conversion to full-time
- general: Paid time off accrual after temp period
- general: Exposure to government-funded program compliance work
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