Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Simi Valley, CA Employment Type: Temp to direct Industry: Defense Manufacturing Compensation: $24.50 to $35/hr DOE Schedule: 9/80 schedule 100% onsite Position SummaryThe Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices while supporting overall financial operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining strong vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with company policies, and contributing to the organization's financial accuracy and reporting. About the opportunity:Acara Solutions is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for our client located in Simi Valley, CA. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing accounting team within the manufacturing industry, where you will play a key role in supporting daily financial operations and contributing to overall business success. About Acara SolutionsAcara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for top talent. With decades of experience across a wide range of industries, we partner with organizations to understand their needs and deliver customized workforce solutions. Our services include contingent staffing, direct hire placement, executive search, and workforce consulting on a global scale. What You'll do: Process and accurately enter vendor invoices into the accounting system in a timely mannerReview voucher coding to ensure proper allocation and compliance with company standardsPerform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices prior to paymentReconcile unvouchered receipts and vendor statements to maintain accurate recordsRespond to vendor inquiries and internal requests related to accounts payable mattersAssist with audit preparation by providing necessary documentation and supportPrepare and process payment runs in accordance with company proceduresSupport month-end closing activities to ensure accurate financial reporting What You'll bring: -Minimum 3 years experience in accounts payable in a manufacturing setting-Associates Degree in accounting, finance or related field with a minimum of 3 years experience within finance roles or a minimum of 5 years experience with a high school diploma or GED -Minimum 3 years experience with ERP/Accounting Systems ((, Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle). What Sets you apart: -Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office tools.-Experience within a DoD environment or Defense Manufacturing space. Additional Information:-Must be able to provide proof of After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Acara Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Website Privacy Policy | Acara Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.