Accounts Payable Specialist

This is a Full Time Job

Accounts Payable Specialist
Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles based production company seeks to hire a bright and motivated Accounts Payable Specialist. The Accounts Payable Specialist will manage the full cycle of A/P functions. This role is responsible for ensuring that Vendors and Suppliers are paid promptly. The ideal candidate will have existing accounts payable experience and a desire to further develop accounts payable knowledge and skills. You will be self-motivated, detail oriented and have a commitment to continuous improvement. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and will be at team player. You will be part of collaborative, fun, and dynamic finance and accounting team at a leading production company.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor payments, verify approvals and match receipts/invoices
• Handle all vendor correspondences via phone or email
• Investigate and resolve any accounts payable issues with vendors
• Assist Job Costs Auditor in resolving variances
• Process domestic and foreign wires
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately
• Maintain W-9s
• Maintain and file 1099s
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• 2-3 + years of AP experience
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient computer skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office applications and ability to adapt to new accounting software
• Ability to communicate and negotiate with vendors
• Great at working within a team environment
• Proficient in excel