Job Description

Accounts Payable Associate

Location:

Cerritos, CA

Rate Range:

$22 - $25/hr DOE

Position Summary

Our client is expanding its Finance & Accounting team and is seeking a detail-oriented

Accounts Payable Associate

to join their corporate office. This fast-paced role offers room for growth and development, and requires a high level of accuracy, independence, and professionalism. You'll be responsible for processing vendor invoices, expense reports, and vouchers using MAS/Sage, while ensuring timely and compliant financial operations. The ideal candidate thrives both independently and in a collaborative team environment, delivering exceptional service to employees and vendors alike.

Key Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle accounts payable processes including invoice-to-PO matching, coding, documentation review, and approvals Enter invoices into accounting systems with accuracy and timeliness Ensure proper GL account, department, and location coding for all invoices Review vendor statements and purchase orders for outstanding invoices Maintain and update vendor account information Sort and distribute incoming mail and prioritize invoices based on payment terms Respond to internal and external vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies Assist with month-end closing activities and reporting Maintain organized and compliant documentation in accordance with company policies and accounting standards Support additional finance and administrative projects as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts payable High school diploma required; college coursework in accounting preferred Experience with

Brightorder/Kona

and

Sage ERP

highly desirable Background in purchasing or procurement is a plus Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail Proficient in

Microsoft Excel

,

Word

, and 10-key by touch Excellent organizational and time management skills Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial systems Strong problem-solving, documentation, and data analysis abilities Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment Comfortable performing mathematical computations quickly and accurately

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Regularly required to sit, use hands, reach, talk, and hear Occasionally required to stand and walk Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Visual acuity required for close and distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment * Some local travel may be required