Accounts Payable Specialist - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to make an impact in the non-profit sector? We are seeking an AP Specialist to join our client on a 3-6 month contract, with the potential for permanent hire.

Position: Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist
Contract Duration: 3-6 months (with potential for permanent hire)
Location: Los Angeles, 90005
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or GED
• Required: Previous Accounts Payable experience, with an emphasis on complex coding
• Preferred: Experience in a non-profit organization
• Preferred: Familiarity with MIP Abila accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable transactions, including complex coding of invoices and expense reports
• Ensure accurate and timely handling of grant-related payments and expense allocations
• Maintain and update vendor records and manage communications with vendors
• Reconcile AP records with financial systems to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes as needed
• Assist in grant and fund accounting, ensuring all transactions align with budgetary and regulatory requirements

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.