Job Description
Position Overview
The AP Specialist will primarily support invoice processing and auditing, with additional administrative and payroll-related tasks. The role has evolved to focus more heavily on AP responsibilities due to performance gaps in the previous hire.
Key Responsibilities
Primary (75%) :
- Entering, reviewing, and auditing invoice entries
- Supporting AP processes and data entry
Secondary (25%) :
Administrative tasks (e.g., mail handling)Payroll assistanceAd hoc project supportWork Schedule & Location :
Hours : Full-time, 40 hours / week
Location : San Diego office (Hybrid)
In-office presence required approximately once per week, primarily for mail-related tasksSchedule is flexible and coordinated with team coverage (e.g., alternating weeks with another team member)Contract Details :
Start Date : ASAPInitial Term : 6 monthsExtension Potential : Likely to extend up to 1-2 years, depending on the timeline for system migrationConversion Potential : Limited; current plans do not include converting this role to FTE, though future business needs (e.g., M&A activity) may change that.Candidate Profile :
Prior Accounts Payable experience is essentialExperience with ERP systems is a strong plusStrong attention to detail and ability to audit entriesCapable of handling administrative tasks reliably (e.g., mail handling)Must be dependable and able to work independently with minimal supervision.Job Description – Accounts Payable Specialist :
Enterprise Financial Services is growing, and we are adding a permanent Accounting Specialist- Accounts Payable to our accounting department. As our Accounts Payable Coordinator, you will play a vital role in the overall success of our team and company. Our ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, be collaborative, inquisitive, a problem solver, and be a positive addition to the team.
As our Accounts Payable Specialist, you will :
Handle a variety of accounts payable responsibilities Including :
AP invoice entry for 3 domestic subsidiaries – requires analysis of vendor invoices for proper accounting treatment (period expenses, Fixed Asset capitalization, prepayments, Etc.)Timely monitoring and follow up of AP email inbox correspondence and invoice approvalsReview of employee expense reports- address questions and issues as neededVendor setup and maintenanceServe as a payment processing backupAssist Staff Accountants with monthly AP accrualsAssist with 1099 processing at year endComplete other assigned tasks as requiredComplete miscellaneous re-occurring and non- re-occurring accounting processes and tasks (supplying vendor supplemental data as an example)Assist with providing supporting documentation for quarterly reviews and annual financial statement auditContribute ideas for improving the efficiency of accounting processes / implement process changesPerform other general accounting duties and / or special projects as needed.Skills and Experience needed for the Accounting Specialist position :
Excellent Customer Service skills through both written and verbal formatsSelf-starter who is willing to accept responsibility and ownership for their function in the teamSufficient reasoning ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (i.e., make reasonable decisions) in a fast-paced environmentAttention to detail with excellent organizational skills along with exceptional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to prioritize multiple tasks and workload effectively and utilize excellent time management skillsAbility to work under pressure and tight deadlinesIntermediate computer skills including MS Word, Excel and accounting software packages (NetSuite skills preferred); SAP / Concur experience a plusWillingness to advance in position is preferred, as we look to increase employee skill levels for possible moves to more advanced positionsBe comfortable in a rapidly changing environmentBe flexible and willing to allocate additional time during peak times (audit and month end)Be comfortable using Microsoft Outlook and Teams for communication needs.Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, preferred, will consider associate’s degree in accounting and / or overall work experience2+ years of accounts payable experience showing progression of accounting responsibilities.Understanding of basic principles of accounting, along with common accounting standards and office procedures.Intermediate computer skills including MS Word, Excel and accounting software packages (NetSuite skills preferred); SAP / Concur experience a plus.Be comfortable using Microsoft Outlook and Teams for communication needs.Prior Accounts Payable experience is essentialExperience with ERP systems is a strong plusStrong attention to detail and ability to audit entriesCapable of handling administrative tasks reliably (e.g., mail handling).Requirements
2+ years of accounts payable experience showing progression of accounting responsibilities. Understanding of basic principles of accounting, along with common accounting standards and office procedures. Intermediate computer skills including MS Word, Excel and accounting software packages (NetSuite skills preferred); SAP / Concur experience a plus. Be comfortable using Microsoft Outlook and Teams for communication needs. Prior Accounts Payable experience is essential Experience with ERP systems is a strong plus Strong attention to detail and ability to audit entries Capable of handling administrative tasks reliably (e.g., mail handling).