Senior Accounts at Hayward, California

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, ownership, and problem-solving truly matter? A leading lifestyle and consumer brand is seeking a proactive Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join their growing finance team in a hybrid contract-to-hire opportunity based in San Leandro, CA.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a collaborative accounting team while taking ownership of high-volume AP processes, vendor relationships, reconciliations, and month-end support in a dynamic corporate environment.
Location & Schedule
Hybrid onsite schedule in San Leandro, CA
Minimum 3 days onsite per week
6-month W-2 assignment with potential for extension
Pay rate: $30/hr
What You'll Be Doing
Analyze, verify, and process invoices and check requests with accuracy and efficiency
Ensure proper routing, coding, approvals, and compliance with internal policies
Perform high-volume invoice processing and data entry
Manage full-cycle AP payment processing
Conduct vendor reconciliations and GL account reconciliations
Support month-end close activities, including accrual preparation and reporting
Reconcile goods receipt versus invoice receipt discrepancies
Review AP aging reports, open deposits, and pricing variances
Maintain strong vendor and cross-functional internal relationships
Assist with 1099 reporting and audit support requests
Collaborate cross-functionally and provide support across the accounting department as needed
What We're Looking For
5+ years of Accounts Payable experience required
Strong experience with PO processing and 3-way matching
SAP experience highly preferred
Experience supporting month-end close activities
Accrual and prepaid accounting experience required
Advanced reconciliation and analytical skills
High attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume environments
Strong Excel skills with experience managing and sorting large datasets
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently while collaborating across teams
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Join a recognizable and growing consumer brand
Collaborative and supportive accounting leadership team
Exposure to high-volume AP operations and cross-functional finance initiatives
Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a fast-moving environment
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