AP Specialist - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

A growing medical device company located in Torrance, CA, is looking to bring on an experienced AP specialist to their accounting team. This person will play a pivotal role in the performance of the organization. This person will operate on a hyrbid schedule working 1-2 days a week onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

* Sort and distribute all incoming mail.

* Receive, match and process account payables entries for all entities, by entering payables into the correct company within the accounting system.

* Receive, process and reconcile all credit card transactions weekly

* Process all inter-company payable transactions

* Review invoices for appropriate documentation, verify accuracy against purchase orders and resolve invoice discrepancies

* Properly code invoices and enter in QuickBooks in a timely and accurate manner

* Respond to vendor and employee inquiries regarding invoices, expense reimbursements and check requests

* Reconcile vendor statements for all entities.

* Match invoices with checks, obtain signatures and distribute/mail checks accordingly

* Maintain vendor files including obtaining W-9

* Process 1099's

* Assist with special accounting projects

Qualifications:

* 5-7 years of experience in Accounts Payable

* BA in accounting or certifications in accounting related field.

* Must have experience using QuickBooks * Proficient in data entry (typing and 10 key)

* Must be detail oriented with strong analytical skills

* Must be reliable

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Proficient with MS Office (Excel and Word)

* Work independently under general supervision

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.