Accounts Payable Clerk

Aston Carter•Santa Clarita, CA

3d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely processing of the company’s payables and supporting overall financial operations. This role is central to maintaining vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with internal processes, and supporting month‑end/annual financial reporting.

Requirements

Accounts payable
manufacturing environment
quickbooks
Invoice auditing
Customer service skills

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing Software Experience Experience with ERP or manufacturing systems (e.g., receiving logs, PO workflows, freight tracking). How applied: Supports smoother invoice matching, faster discrepancy resolution, and accurate cost allocation.
Intermediate Excel Skills Comfort with formulas, sorting/filtering, pivot tables, or reconciliation templates. How applied: Enhances ability to prepare AP summaries, aging analysis, vendor reconciliations, and month‑end reports. Success attributes: Accuracy, efficiency, and ability to present clean, organized data.
Experience Handling Chargebacks, Returns, or Damage Claims How applied: Helps resolve vendor issues quickly and reduces payment delays by understanding documentation for returns, credits, and freight damage.
Customer Service or Cross‑Department Coordination Background How applied: Supports coordination with Purchasing, Receiving, and vendors when troubleshooting PO or freight discrepancies. Success attributes: Professional communication, patience, and ability to maintain positive relationships.
Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Additional coursework in bookkeeping, AP/AR, or accounting software
Familiarity with GAAP principles is a plus
1+ year in a related accounting, administrative, or manufacturing support role.
Strong organizational habits and ability to multitask
Willingness to learn new systems
Dependability and consistent follow‑through
Ability to work collaboratively in a small accounting team