Kelly Services is seeking an **Accounts Payable Specialist I** for a leading global producer of plasma-derived medicines and a leader in the development of innovative diagnostic solutions in Los Angeles, CA. **Job Title:** **Accounts Payable Specialist I** Location: Los Angeles, CA 90032 Job Type: Temporary Length: 12-Months Est. Start Date: March 2021 Hours: 40 hours/week, 8 hours/day Pay Rate: $21 per hour **_Position Summary:_** + The Accounts Payable Specialist – AP Specialist – will be responsible for processing a high volume of invoice images in an automated system – Vendor Invoice Management – (VIM) with business rules and workflows. + Some data entry is required for Optical Character Recognition fallouts. + The Accounts Payable Specialist will spend a great deal of time problem solving to troubleshoot invoice exceptions, to take the proper workflow actions and to manage their workplace. + This position handles both purchase order and non-purchase order invoices, 3-way matching (PO, invoice and good receipts) and may support multiple entities and end-users. **_Job Responsibilities:_** + Perform ICC Validation for optimal character recognition (OCR) fallouts by adding the invoice number, invoice amount, date, or currency. + Manage workplace queue by efficiency processing a high volume invoices in the Vendor Invoice Management System. + Verify OCR accuracy by confirming key invoice fields when processing. + Provide GL and cost center coding for assigned company or companies. + Working knowledge of the non-PO exception table for assigned companies. + Ensure VIM notes to approvers and buyers are clear. + Electronically match purchase order exceptions with the PO, invoice and goods receipt for specific PO Types or Companies and understand sales/use tax regulations for commodities or company. + As directed by supervisor, cross-train in other exceptions on workflows and business rules to efficiency process invoices. **_Position Requirements:_** + Must have strong working knowledge of accounts payable concepts. + Understanding of sales/use tax concepts. + Ability to navigate and process a high volume of invoices electronically from an image using workflows and business rules. + Ability to perform 2 -way and 3 -way matching. + Intermediate Excel (Pivot Tables) required. + SAP & Vendor Invoice Management (Open Text) experience preferred. + Ability to multi-task and shift gears to perform different activities (e.g. invoice validation, invoice processing, (non-PO vs. PO) + Ability to work within deadlines in a fast pace environment. + Strong attention to detail. + Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. + Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. + Effective verbal and written communication skills. + Takes ownership and is proactive. + Positive approach to problem solving. + Excellent customer service and a contagious enthusiasm. **EDUCATION:** + High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or closely related scientific / technical discipline is preferred. + Minimum of 2 years of related accounts payable experience is required. **Apply Today! If you are interested in the position, please email your resume to Robv492@kellyservices.com for immediate consideration.** **Why Kelly** **®** **?** You’re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we’re here to help you do just that. Our financial staffing experts will connect you with premier companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in in your career. It all adds up. **About Kelly** **®** At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.