Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you an Accounts Payable Specialist looking to grow your accounting career with a leading manufacturing company in San Jose? Interested in joining an innovative organization that plays a critical role in producing high-quality products and supporting operations across a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

LHH is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company, to hire an Accounts Payable Specialist who is eager to learn, take ownership, and contribute to a collaborative finance team that supports production, supply chain, and business operations.

Why this role stands out:

✅ Join a stable and growing manufacturing organization with a strong reputation in the industry

✅ Opportunity to expand your accounting and operations finance experience while supporting a high-volume AP function

✅ Collaborative team environment with exposure to purchasing, inventory, and supply chain operations

✅ Hands-on role with visibility across multiple departments and opportunities for long-term growth

What you'll be doing:

• Review and accurately process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation
• Process employee expense reports and reimbursements
• Identify invoice discrepancies and work with purchasing, receiving, and vendors to resolve issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies, approval workflows, and internal controls
• Maintain vendor records, W-9 documentation, and support 1099 reporting activities
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment status, account reconciliations, and invoice inquiries
• Prepare and process check, ACH, and wire payments during scheduled AP cycles
• Assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and audit requests

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of Accounts Payable or general accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment
• Experience working with high-volume invoice processing and vendor management
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) preferred
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment supporting multiple departments

Employment type:

• Contract

Pay:

• $35-$40 an hour based on experience

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

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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.