Accounts Payable Specialist

Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Employment Type: Contract – 1+ month Compensation Range: $23–26/hr Location: Santa Monica, CA Work Schedule: Hybrid – M-F 8-5PM Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods · Beverage Industry Company Overview The organization is a large-scale consumer packaged goods company operating within the beverage sector, supporting complex finance operations across multiple business units in a fast-paced corporate environment. Position Summary The Accounts Payable Specialist will support daily accounts payable operations by processing a high volume of invoices, coordinating approvals, and ensuring accurate and timely payments. This role requires strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to perform in a structured, deadline-driven finance environment. Key Responsibilities · Process and review a high volume of invoices daily, averaging 300–500+ per day · Print, stamp, and log received invoices in accordance with internal controls · Route invoices through electronic approval workflows for timely authorization · Post approved invoices with accurate general ledger coding · Follow up with internal approvers to resolve invoice delays · Support month-end close activities related to accounts payable · Respond to vendor and employee inquiries via phone and email · Apply working knowledge of sales and use tax, including self-assessment · Process fixed asset invoices in alignment with company policy · Identify and resolve accounts payable discrepancies and issues · Support additional projects as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager Required Qualifications · Minimum of 3 years of accounts payable experience · Demonstrated experience processing high volumes of invoices daily · Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry · Customer service orientation with internal and external stakeholders · Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications · Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications · SAP experience · Fixed asset processing experience · Experience supporting month-end close activities · Background in consumer goods or manufacturing environments