Accounts Payable Lead | $25-$35/hr | Onsite in Carlsbad, CA

Location: Carlsbad, CA (100% Onsite)

Pay Rate: $25-$35/hr

Duration: 1-2 Month Contract with Potential for Extension

Target Start Date: June 8, 2026

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Lead the Accounts Payable Function for a Growing Global Consumer Brand

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of the AP process from end to end? We are seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee the full accounts payable function across U.S. operations and multiple international entities for a well-established consumer products organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day AP operations with process ownership, vendor relationship management, and month-end accounting support. You'll work closely with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders while helping ensure the accuracy and efficiency of critical financial processes.

What You'll Be Doing

Accounts Payable Operations

• Manage invoice processing and payment activities for U.S. and international entities
• Review invoices for accuracy and proper approvals prior to payment
• Coordinate and execute weekly payment runs based on payment terms and business priorities
• Process ACH and wire payments accurately and on schedule

Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and payment-related communications
• Set up new vendors and maintain vendor records, banking information, and documentation
• Resolve payment discrepancies and vendor concerns professionally and efficiently
• Manage W-9 collection and maintain records to support 1099 reporting requirements

Expense & Corporate Card Administration

• Review employee expense reports for compliance and accuracy
• Process employee reimbursements on a regular basis
• Analyze and reconcile corporate credit card activity and prepare related journal entries

Month-End Close & Accounting Support

• Prepare AP-related journal entries
• Assist with month-end close activities and general ledger reconciliations
• Support accurate and timely financial reporting

Sales Commission Processing

• Process monthly sales commissions accurately and on time
• Ensure commission calculations and payments are properly documented

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of Accounts Payable experience
• Experience supporting month-end close and general ledger processes
• Consumer goods, retail, apparel, DTC, or related industry experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
• VLOOKUPs
• Pivot Tables
• SUMIFS
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
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Preferred Qualifications

• CPA coursework or CPA candidacy
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Experience with systems such as:
• NetSuite
• Microsoft Dynamics AX
• BlueCherry
• Wells Fargo CEO

Success in This Role

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously. You enjoy building strong vendor relationships, identifying solutions independently, and partnering across departments to ensure smooth financial operations.

You'll be joining a collaborative team environment where your expertise and attention to detail will have an immediate impact.

If you're ready to step into a hands-on AP leadership role and make an impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

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