Fast growing retail company seeks an Accounts Payable Accountant to join their Los Angeles team.

Responsibilities

• assemble, review and verify invoices and check requests
• flag and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices
• sort, code and match invoices
• set invoices up for payment
• enter and upload invoices into system
• track expenses and process expense reports
• prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
• prepare and perform check runs
• post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
• reconcile accounts payable transactions
• prepare analysis of accounts
• monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• maintain vendor files
• correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
• produce monthly reports
• assist with month end closing
• provide supporting documentation for audits
• maintain accurate historical records
• maintain confidentiality of organizational information
• assist with special projects

Education and Experience

• BA Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• proficient in data entry and management
• 1-3 years accounts payable or general accounting experience
• Key Accounts Payable Skills and Competencies
• organizing and prioritizing

• attention to detail and accuracy
• confidentiality

• judgment
• communication skills
• vendor relationship skills
• information management skills
• problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• team work
• professional integrity
• ability to meet deadlines