Accounts-Payable Specialist

Job Title: Sr. Accounts Payable SpecialistJob Location: Hybrid in San Leandro, CA 94577Job Type: Contract to Hire(Long Term Engagement)About the RoleLooking for a proactive, detail-oriented Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist. This role will be contract-to-hire and report to Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable. The position will be hybrid a minimum of three days per week at the client's San Leandro, CA corporate office. Please note: this role is not open to fully remote candidates. You’ll Make a Difference byAnalyzing, verifying & processing invoices and/or check requests in a timely mannerEnsuring proper routing, coding & approvalPerforming high-volume data entryConducting high-volume vendor and GL account reconciliations related to accounts payableEntering data timely for the month-end closingRunning full cycle paymentsPaying vendors in accordance with company policy & vendor termsAuditing payment run details to ensure accuracy of paymentsMaintaining exceptional relationships with vendors & company personnelPreparing & compiling accrual docs at month end for GL to reviewReconciling goods receipt vs invoice receiptMeeting 1099 reporting requirements at the end of the yearReviewing accounts payable agingReviewing/clearing open depositsReviewing and analyzing price variancesAssisting with management & auditor requestsBeing cross-functionally trained within the departmentAssisting with other responsibilities based on business needs Must have:Advanced Excel skills – pivot tables and VLOOKUP exp.PO 3-way match experienceGL accounting experienceAccrual and prepaid experienceAbout You5+ years of experience a mustSAP Experience highly preferredPO/3-way match experience a mustAttention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracyExcellent interpersonal skillsAble to maintain confidentialityStrong written and verbal communication skillsSME at problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong organizational skillsAbility to work effectively both individually and as part of a teamAbility to multitask effectivelyAbility to reconcile large dataProficiency in Excel with the ability to sort data and maintain spreadsheetsSome general ledger close and accounting experience a mustAccrual & Prepaid experience a must have