

Senior Accounts Payable Associate
Aston Carter
Posted Monday, August 18, 2025
Posting ID: JP-005487476
La Mirada, CA
Job Title: Senior Accounts Payable Associate
What You’ll Do
As a key member of the AP team, you’ll play a vital role in the full-cycle accounts payable process, supporting month-end close and ensuring accuracy across financial operations. Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing 300+ invoices weekly, including 3-way match using EDI systems (with manual backup when needed)
- Performing month-end close activities: journal entries, GL postings, reconciliations, and aging reports
- Managing monthly accruals, vendor discounts, and pre-paid expenses
- Collaborating cross-functionally to resolve invoice/PO discrepancies and reconcile aged items
- Supporting flux analysis and contributing to FP&A functions
- Utilizing Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) for reporting and data comparison
What You Bring
- High school diploma required, Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting highly preferred
- 5 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience required.
- Strong understanding of month-end close processes and general ledger accounting
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (Dynamics AX preferred)
- Experience with retail or inventory-based environments is a plus
- A proactive, confident mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Hybrid schedule: Work from home Tuesdays and Fridays
- Supportive team culture: Celebrate wins, share the load, and grow together
- Monthly perks: Catered lunches and team appreciation events
- Comprehensive benefits:
- 10 paid holidays
- PTO, vacation, and sick time
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision
- FSA & Employee Assistance Program
The Environment
You’ll be part of a close-knit AP team in a cubicle-style office that values collaboration and initiative. The company culture is down-to-earth and people-first, making a large organization feel like a small, connected community.
Compensation:$62400
Contact Information
Recruiter: Tyler Spitznagel
Phone: (714) 347-1240
Email: tspitzna@astoncarter.com
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.