General Accounting Accounts Payable Specialist

General Accounting & Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Pay: $27.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time | Evaluation Hire

Join Our Team!

Express Employment Professionals is currently hiring a General Accounting & Accounts Payable Specialist for one of our valued Orange County clients.

If you have strong accounting experience, excellent attention to detail, and enjoy keeping financial processes accurate and organized, this could be a great opportunity to join a company with long-term career potential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain financial records and assist with balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reports, and other financial reporting.
• Review and match vendor invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Enter invoices, code expenses to the appropriate accounts and cost centers, and process payments by check, ACH, or wire transfer.
• Reconcile vendor statements, accounts payable records, general ledger accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies, duplicate payments, missing invoices, discounts, and payment terms.
• Maintain accurate vendor files and communicate with suppliers to resolve questions or discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end closing, accruals, audits, and management reporting.
• Follow company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.

What We’re Looking For

• Two to three years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or a similar role.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles and GAAP.
• Experience with invoice processing, account reconciliations, expense coding, and vendor management.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• SAP experience is beneficial but not required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, reliability, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

In compliance with federal law, Express Employment Professionals participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
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