Accounts Payable Clerk
Talascend is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for a contract opportunity with our client in Santa Ana, California.
Overview
The main function of an accounting assistant is to compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. A typical accounting assistant is responsible for a wide range of technology and can work in areas closely related to computers.
Responsibilities
- Balance and reconcile batch control totals with source documents or computer listings in order to locate errors, encode correct amounts, or prepare correction records.
- Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Audit invoices and back ups.
- Reconcile and post payables for vendors across various departments and/or accounts.
- Perform bookkeeping work, including posting data and keeping other records concerning costs and shipments.
- Prepare weekly and monthly pending reports.
- Collaborate with vendors, 3PL, and other internal departments for timely and accurate payments, identify and resolve any issues that may arise.
- Assist in month-end closings, clearing open GL items and accruing open shipments.
- Analyze and report any opportunities for process improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-8 years of Accounts Payable experience
- Data analysis skills
- Technical proficiency (Excel, SAP, etc.)
- Communication skills
- Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.
- Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and critical thinking.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related accounting software.
Preferred Requirements
- General knowledge of logistics and/or supply chain.
- Experience with SAP, WMS, ERP.
Shift
Fully on-site
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.