Accounts Payable Accountant/Auditor at GHJ (Los Angeles, CA)
GHJ· Los Angeles, CA· $30–$36/hr·
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Job description
A well-established food manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced SAP Process & Accounts Payable Analyst to support a high-impact process improvement initiative within its Accounts Payable function.
This role will focus on analyzing invoice and transaction exceptions, identifying the root causes of processing failures, and helping improve automation and first-time processing rates within SAP. The ideal candidate brings strong Accounts Payable, reconciliation, SAP, and Excel experience and enjoys digging into processes to identify why transactions are failing and how they can be improved.
Responsibilities:
- Review and audit AP transactions and invoices to identify processing failures and recurring exceptions.
- Analyze root causes of issues across SAP, vendor, buyer, receiver, and operational processes.
- Support efforts to improve automated and first-time invoice processing rates.
- Perform detailed reconciliations and analyze discrepancies.
- Identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
- Partner with AP and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve recurring issues.
- Help develop reporting and performance insights around transaction exceptions and process effectiveness.
- Recommend improvements to systems, workflows, processes, training, and vendor compliance.
- Track corrective actions and evaluate whether implemented solutions are improving results.
Qualifications:
- Strong Accounts Payable and AP audit experience.
- Hands-on SAP experience required.
- Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of procure-to-pay processes, including purchase orders, receiving, invoicing, and payment processing.
- Experience identifying root causes and resolving process-related issues.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize trends and recurring exceptions.
- Confident and assertive communicator who is comfortable taking initiative and asking questions when additional information is needed.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Why work at GHJ
- Culture: “#BeMore” philosophy encourages employees to be their best selves – not just work more. Emphasis on work-life balance, community engagement, and authenticity.
- Hybrid/Remote Policy: Hybrid work environment is the norm; flexible arrangements for most roles. Dedicated Wellness Weeks (summer and winter) and unlimited PTO for exempt staff.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, professional development, and matching charitable donations.
- DEIA: Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility with internal cohorts and firmwide initiatives.
- Growth Opportunities: Mentoring program, ongoing training, committee involvement (e.g., recruiting, industry teams, DEIA cohorts), and clear career paths.
- Awards: Consistently named a “Best Firm to Work For,” “Top 100 Firm,” and recognized for innovation and employee experience.