Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional for a contract opportunity in Perris, CA within the government and public sector. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys accurate transaction processing, vendor coordination, invoice review, payment preparation, and maintaining clean financial records.
The Accounts Payable role supports a stable, process-driven environment where accuracy, accountability, and teamwork are essential. Candidates who thrive in a structured setting with supportive leadership, clear procedures, and the opportunity to contribute to public sector financial operations will be well positioned for success.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable payments through data entry, batch processing, and batch report logging.
- Prepare documentation for payment, process weekly warrant writing, and ensure timely payment completion.
- Enter, verify, audit, code, and batch accounts payable transactions in an automated accounting system.
- Match purchase orders, packing slips, invoices, payments, and backup documentation for accuracy.
- Research discrepancies, unauthorized purchases, allocation issues, and budget appropriation questions.
- Communicate with vendors as needed and obtain additional approvals or signature authorizations.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $31.59 to $39.35 per hour.
- Job type: Contract/Temporary.
- Location: Perris, CA.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Process high-volume accounts payable transactions, payments, batches, and weekly warrant writing.
- Audit, verify, code, and reconcile invoice and payment documentation.
- Match purchase orders, packing slips, invoices, and backup documentation.
- Research discrepancies and maintain accurate accounting and financial records.
- 3 to 5 years of accounts payable experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
- Experience using automated accounts payable or accounting systems.
- Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to reconcile transactions, identify discrepancies, and resolve differences.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage batches, logs, documentation, and deadlines.
- Professional communication skills for vendor interaction and internal approval follow-up.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a municipality, utility company, government agency, or public sector accounting environment is a plus.