Accounts Payable Associate

Company Description Visions Staffing Solutions LLC is a woman-owned staffing firm founded in 2022, backed by three decades of industry experience and a strong focus on people. The company connects skilled professionals with roles in manufacturing, logistics, and professional services, emphasizing excellence, integrity, and meaningful results. Its mission is to provide staffing solutions that create lasting value for both employers and job seekers. With services ranging from temporary and temp-to-hire staffing to direct hire placement and onsite workforce solutions, Visions Staffing Solutions approaches every placement as an opportunity to uplift and empower individuals and teams.Role Description The Accounts Payable Associate is a full-time, on-site role based in Brea, CA. This role is responsible for processing vendor invoices accurately and on time, including verifying approvals, coding expenses to the correct accounts, and entering data into the accounting system. The associate will reconcile vendor statements, research and resolve discrepancies, and assist with preparing weekly or monthly payment runs (checks, ACH, or wire transfers). Daily tasks also include responding to vendor and internal inquiries, maintaining organized records of payables, and supporting month-end close activities related to accounts payable. The role works closely with finance and operations teams to ensure timely payments, accurate reporting, and adherence to internal controls and company policies.Qualifications Candidates should possess strong Finance and accounts payable knowledge, including familiarity with basic accounting principles and invoice-to-payment workflows.Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills to reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, and ensure accuracy in invoice processing and payment records.Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to collaborate with internal teams, clarify invoice issues, and correspond professionally with vendors.Candidates should possess accurate and efficient Invoice Processing abilities, including data entry, coding, matching purchase orders, and tracking approvals.Candidates should possess a strong Customer Service mindset when supporting vendors and internal stakeholders, with a focus on responsiveness and problem-solving.Additional beneficial qualifications include: proficiency with accounting or ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite), strong MS Excel skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.Preferred background includes prior accounts payable or general accounting experience and a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is a plus.