Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: LHH US
Location: Rancho Santa Fe
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Summary: LHH is partnering with a publicly traded medical manufacturing company, seeking a highly capable Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist to support their finance team. This role is ideal for someone who brings accuracy, ownership, and curiosity to the AP function - someone who wants to understand how their work impacts inventory, production, compliance, and financial reporting. You'll play a key part in supporting procurement, manufacturing operations, and finance as the company continues to scale. Key Responsibilities: Process vendor invoices with strong attention to accuracy, completeness, and manufacturing-specific requirements (batch numbers, lot tracking, shipment confirmations). Perform 2-way, 3-way based matching for PO-based invoices Review receiving documentation, packing slips, and production logs to verify goods received for manufacturing-related purchases. Manage AP workflows, including invoice routing, approval tracking, and follow-ups with purchasing, production, and supply-chain personnel. Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs, including ACH, wire transfers, vendor portals, and international payments when required. Monitor and reconcile vendor statements; research discrepancies, short-ships, pricing variances, and duplicate charges. Assist with period-end tasks including accruals, journal entries, aging analysis, and spend reporting. Maintain current vendor files, W-9s, payment terms, and documentation needed for SOX and public-company compliance. Support internal and external audits with requested documentation, testing samples, and procedural explanations. Collaborate closely with procurement and supply-chain teams to ensure timely resolution of invoice issues that could impact production schedules. Track and code non-PO invoices such as facilities, corporate services, maintenance, professional services, and logistics. Participate in AP-related process improvements, including automation initiatives, workflow restructuring, and policy updates. Assist with onboarding new vendors and improving vendor communication channels. Provide reporting support including spend analysis, payment forecasts, and vendor utilization summaries. Requirements: 4 years of accounts payable experience, ideally supporting manufacturing, distribution, or production environments. Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, or similar. Knowledge of inventory-driven accounting concepts such as receipts, purchase orders, freight charges, landed cost, and materials management. Strong understanding of AP controls in a public-company environment (SOX familiarity preferred). High level of accuracy, follow-through, and organizational discipline. Ability to work cross-functionally with purchasing, operations, and finance teams. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Why Work Here? Ground-floor opportunity: Join a small but publicly traded medical manufacturing company where your contributions are visible and meaningful. Growth potential: Work directly with leadership as the company scales - excellent role for someone wanting to advance. Cross-department collaboration: Work closely with supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, and finance in an environment that values communication. Flexible and inviting culture: Supportive team, approachable leaders, and a people-first environment. State-of-the-art workspace: Enjoy a beautiful, modern office filled with cutting-edge equipment and a clean, high-tech environment. Real work-life balance: Leadership prioritizes sustainability and a healthy workload. Benefits: · Competitive healthcare, PTO, holidays, retirement match, and much more! Pay Details: $32.00 to $38.00 per hour Search managed by: Erin Kile Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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