Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you looking to grow your accounting career while making a meaningful impact in your local community?

LHH is partnering with an incredible mission-driven non-profit in San Jose seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to expand their skill set. This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-driven organization where your work truly matters.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Work for a mission-focused nonprofit making a real local impact
• Opportunity to grow your accounting skill set and take on new responsibilities
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Exposure to audits, 1099s, and full-cycle AP processes

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable processing while ensuring compliance with policies
• Audit and review invoices, contracts, receipts, and supporting documentation
• Code and enter AP transactions with accuracy (GL coding, approvals, tax compliance)
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Coordinate and process weekly check runs and payment distributions
• Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end reporting
• Support annual audit requests
• Process wire transfers and foreign payments
• Contribute to ad hoc accounting tasks and process improvements

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field)
• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Experience with a large ERP system (non-QuickBooks preferred)
• Strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently

Employment type:

• Contract

If interested in this position apply today and send your resume to Regan.Pease@LHH.com

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.