Our Customer is a Silicon Valley based company that is engaged in researching emerging technologies.

We are seeking a contract Accounts Payable Specialist to help support our Customer's business needs. This role is on-site in Mountain View, CA.

This role is a customer service-oriented accounting position that serves as the point of contact for assigned business accounts. They are responsible for processing various types of accounts payable transactions including data entry of vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements. This position is also responsible for responding to vendor inquiries and interacting with internal and external customers in responding to inquiries or report requests.

Responsibilities

• Daily reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Codes invoices to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports
• Serves as point of contact for assigned business units
• Appropriately handles urgent/last-minute payment request in a professional and timely manner
• Works with vendors to resolve payment and invoice discrepancies
• Monitors discount opportunities, verify Tax ID numbers, resolving payment discrepancies, insuring credit is received for outstanding credit, and obtaining ACH instructions for vendor payments
• Receives, verifies and audits expense reports to ensure Associates are in compliance with corporate travel policy
• Actively participates in key team-wide or department-wide initiatives to improve overall performance and support strategic initiatives
• Sends out check Payments
• Matches ACH pay cycles
• Processes expense reimbursements
• Vendor management
• Vendor audit reporting
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years experience preferred
• Optional certifications such as CAPA (Certified Accounts Payable Associate) and CAPP (Certified Accounts Payable Professional) may be required
  
  

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.