We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Bakersfield, California. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in processing invoices, managing payments, and maintaining vendor relationships.

• Process a high volume of invoices and credit memos with accuracy, ensuring proper coding and adherence to payment terms.
• Perform three-way matching for purchase orders, material receipts, and invoices to ensure compliance.
• Execute weekly payment runs, including checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers, while maintaining detailed records.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and statements to resolve discrepancies such as credit memos, overpayments, and past-due invoices.
• Investigate and address vendor-related issues in collaboration with purchasing, operations, and other internal teams.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors by ensuring timely payments and resolving aged or outstanding items.
• Collaborate with internal departments to revise purchase orders and invoices for accurate processing.
• Conduct detailed analysis of accounts payable activities to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Support the implementation of process improvements to enhance accounts payable efficiency and accuracy.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 2-5 years of experience in a high-volume accounts payable role, preferably in a corporate or manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in processing invoices, performing three-way matching, and managing vendor accounts.
• Experience with weekly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and vendors.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining accuracy in all tasks.
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