Accounts Payable Specialist
2 weeks ago
Department: Vertical Finance
Location: San Jose, CA
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Job Type: Contract
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ years)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to support our Accounting team with a primary focus on the AP process and general accounting functions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of invoice processing, month-end closings, and financial reconciliations in a high-volume and fast-paced environment. This is a confidential backfill role and requires discretion-please do not contact current or former Samsung AP support personnel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and review invoices including 3-way purchase order matching and verification of appropriate documentation and approvals.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
- Conduct monthly vendor account analysis and reporting.
- Respond to vendor inquiries professionally and resolve issues with urgency.
- Support AP-related month-end close activities including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Prepare and post journal entries and assist with account reconciliations and reporting.
- Maintain SOX controls and ensure adherence to internal financial policies and procedures.
- Assist in quarterly and annual audit processes with relevant documentation and schedules.
- Partner with IT and Process Improvement teams to enhance internal invoice verification and AP efficiency.
- Help document and improve AP processes and related internal controls.
- Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on invoice and vendor handling procedures.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, finance, and external vendors to drive process improvements.
- Provide backup support to other accounting functions as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, including general ledger and closing activities.
- Strong experience with AP operations, invoice processing, and vendor account management.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls; experience with SOX compliance preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) is essential.
- Experience with SAP or other ERP systems preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience in a large corporate or public company setting preferred.
- Korean language skills are a plus, but not required.
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