Senior Accounts Payable in Brea, California

Location

Brea, California

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Addison Group

Position Title: Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

Location: Brea, CA

Assignment Type: Temp-to-Permanent

Compensation: $30/hour - $38/hour

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Senior Accounts Payable Accountant to support a high-volume, multi-entity accounting environment. This role will be responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting, has experience working with large invoice volumes, and is comfortable posting directly to the general ledger. This position offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact, with potential for long-term conversion based on performance.

Key Responsibilities: • Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, approvals, and payment execution • Process a high volume of invoices on a weekly basis with strong attention to accuracy and coding • Code and post invoices directly to the general ledger across multiple entities • Perform accounts payable subledger to general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies • Assist with bank reconciliations and AP-related balance sheet reconciliations • Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals related to accounts payable • Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries in a timely manner • Support month-end close processes related to accounts payable • Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve invoice discrepancies and improve workflows • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency within AP operations

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred • 5+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience in a high-volume environment • Experience posting accounts payable transactions directly to the general ledger • Exposure to job costing and manual accounts payable processes • Strong experience with reconciliations, including bank reconciliations

Skills & Competencies: • High level of accuracy and attention to detail • Strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment • Strong communication skills with both internal teams and external vendors • Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes

EEO Statement:

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.