Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client, a leading organization in the finance sector, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be part of the Finance Department supporting the Accounts Payable team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location:Mission Viejo, CA

Pay Range:$20-24/hr 
Experience handling electronic invoices and processing them through a standard AP workflow, including data entry.
Proficiency in Excel, including calculating subtotals and totals, allocating invoice amounts based on provided or calculated allocation percentages, and using functions such as Pivot Tabl, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and similar tools.
Sufficient experience to manage AP processing independently with minimal supervision. Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus

What's the Job?

• Act as first point of contact in addressing inquiries related to Accounts Payable Respond to routine and complex inquiries from internal and external business partners; effectively position messages in a manner that is supportive of divisional and corporate strategies as necessary to ensure appropriate resolutions
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of policies, procedures, telephone and writing techniques.
• Remain current on all changes to policies and procedures to accurately and consistently respond to inquiries.
• Recommend and/or action updates to current policies and procedures
• Establish effective partnerships and working relationships with relevant business partners of all position levels to ensure timely and accurate AP processing
• Comply with and maintain data integrity of confidential information, security policies and procedures
• Support various Accounts Payable process improvement initiatives and proactively identify new opportunities that could have company-wide impacts
• Assist with developing and maintaining Accounts Payable process documentation
• Process Accounts Payable payment proposals for all payment types in accordance with department procedures and cash management guidelines
• Utilize various Procure-to-Pay system modules (e.g. VIM, ERS, SNC, SAP FI, Concur) and process expertise to provide exemplary levels of customer support, training and troubleshooting
• Distribute Accounts Payable checks in accordance with department procedures, controls and time frames
• Maintain Accounts Payable records/files to ensure accurate record keeping, security and confidentiality of files

What's Needed?

• One to two years of experience working in a customer support role, preferably within finance
• ERP system experience preferred
• Moderate proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to develop your skills within a dynamic finance environment
• Engage in meaningful process improvement initiatives
• Work with a supportive and collaborative team
• Gain valuable experience with leading ERP systems and processes
• Enjoy a stable work environment with consistent support

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.