CLIENT HIGHLIGHT
The client you will be working for is a Top 20 Fortune Global 500 Consumer Electronics and Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the technology sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in smartphones, televisions, home appliances, and semiconductor innovation — and one of the most well-known brands in the world.
LOCATION
Santa Ana, CA, 92701
COMPENSATION
$36 per hour
SCHEDULE
On-site
Monday-Friday (40 hrs per week)
CONTRACT TERM
6-month contract with high likelihood of extension/conversion to full time employee
POSITION OVERVIEW – Accounts Payable Clerk - Logistics
The main function of a logistics specialist is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. A typical logistics specialist is responsible for reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reconcile and balance batch control totals with source documents or computer listings to identify discrepancies, correct errors, and prepare necessary adjustments.
- Audit invoices and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage and reconcile vendor payables across multiple departments and accounts, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Perform bookkeeping tasks, including data entry and maintaining records related to logistics costs.
- Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly pending reports to track outstanding payments and resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborate with vendors, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and internal teams to ensure seamless and accurate payment processing.
- Assist in month-end closing activities, including, but not limited to, resolving open general ledger (GL) items and accruals.
- Identify and report opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.
- Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.
- Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.
- Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
- Revise production schedule, when required, due to design changes, labor or material shortages or other interruptions.
- Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 5-7 years related experience required.
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor and materials.
- Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
- Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with SAP, WMS, or ERP systems (preferred).
- 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
- Strong understanding of logistics and/or supply chain operations.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
- Strong communication abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a team environment.
