Accounts Payable Specialist

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for an exciting 3-month contract opportunity with a dynamic enterprise company based in Santa Monica, CA.

About the Opportunity:
As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for managing daily invoicing, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring smooth accounts payable operations for our client. You will be an integral part of the finance team, handling invoice approvals, month-end duties, and assisting with vendor and employee inquiries. This role requires a proactive, organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Print and stamp received invoices daily, ensuring timely processing.
• Route invoices to the appropriate approvers through internal systems.
• Post approved invoices with accurate GL coding into the system.
• Follow up with approvers using ledger tools to ensure invoice approval status.
• Perform month-end accounts payable duties to ensure timely reporting.
• Respond to vendor and employee inquiries, providing excellent customer service.
• Apply general knowledge of sales and use tax, including self-assessment.
• Process fixed assets in accordance with company policy.
• Address invoice issues and resolve problems at least twice a week.
• Complete additional ad hoc projects as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of accounts payable experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Strong customer service skills for both internal and external clients.
• Ability to create self-directed correspondence with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proactive, with strong multitasking and organizational abilities.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills, comfortable in a multicultural environment.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning and Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development

To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week, and the assignment length must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

Ready to Apply?
If you have the relevant experience and are eager to take on this rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.