Accounts Payable Specialist

Irvine, CAFull-timePosted Jul 29, 2026

Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Full-time
  • Type of Position : Hybrid
  • Compensation: USD 26 - USD 31 - hourly

Company Description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to take ownership of the Accounts Payable process from beginning to end. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works independently, exercises sound judgment, and takes initiative to ensure the AP function operates efficiently and accurately.

Job responsibilities:

  • Manage high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable for multiple entities and locations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Support month-end close by ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions.
  • Reconcile vendor statements and proactively follow up to obtain missing invoices.
  • Review and process employee expense and mileage reimbursement reports in accordance with company policies.
  • Investigate, research, and resolve invoice, purchase order, pricing, and payment discrepancies independently.
  • Provide necessary documentation and support for year-end financial audits.
  • Work directly with vendors and internal departments to identify root causes of issues and implement timely solutions.
  • Collaborate effectively with Purchasing, Receiving, Finance, and other departments to ensure smooth processing of transactions.
  • Actively follow and promote a safe working environment.
  • Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred
  • 5+ year of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with multi-company entities and inter-company transactions
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics GP and NetSuite; familiarity with Ramp is a plus.

Additional Information

We Offer:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
  • 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year.  Increasing based on years of service with company
  • 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
  • Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
  • Leadership development and training for career advancement
  • Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program

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