Vaco Los Angeles

is currently seeking an experienced

and talented individual to function as an Accounts Payable Specialist

for a client located near El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities and Duties

The person in this position is expected to perform Accounts Payable Specialist tasks, including:

• Perform the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensure that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Monitor accounts payable aging to ensure payments are up to date.

• Manage cash balance to forecast by prioritizing invoice payments according to payment terms.

• Process outbound checks, ACH and wire payments.

• Manage employee expense submission and reimbursement process.

• Manage the processing of cash receipts, recording of revenue and accounts receivables.

• Assist the Accounting Manager with the day-to-day, monthly and year-end operations.

• Assist with general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, deferred rent, accruals and prepaid expenses.

• Reconcile bank accounts and review for any unusual reconciling items.

• Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned and required by management.

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will:

• Proven working experience as accounts payable clerk (or accounts receivable clerk)

• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles

• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records

• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers

• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software

• Proficiency in English and in MS Office, especially Excel

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail