Position: Temporary Accounts Payable (AP) Manager

Location: San Clemente, CA (On-site preferred)

Duration:1-2 months, with potential to scale down to part-time after initial ramp

Start Date: ASAP

We are a fast-paced, consumer brand headquartered in San Clemente. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and hands-on.  We’re looking for an experienced AP Manager to step in and take ownership of day-to-day payables bringing structure, accuracy, and clarity to the process.

The Temporary AP Manager will oversee and execute end-to-end accounts payable functions, ensure timely and accurate vendor payments, manage reconciliations, and support month-end close. This role will start as full-time to stabilize processes and may transition to part-time as workflows become streamlined.

·  Own the full AP process, including invoice entry, coding, approvals, and payments

·  Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies

·  Manage vendor onboarding and maintain accurate records

·  Support monthly close activities, including AP accruals and reporting

·  Collaborate cross-functionally with purchasing, receiving, and finance

·  Ensure compliance with internal controls and process documentation

·  Work within Full Circle ERP—leveraging platform functionality for accuracy and efficiency

·  5+ years of AP experience, preferably in a consumer product or retail environment

·  Strong knowledge of AP best practices, GAAP, and internal controls

·  Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

·  Comfortable in a fast-moving, evolving environment

·  Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

·  Full-time during initial transition/onboarding period (approx. 30–40 hrs/week)

·  May shift to part-time (15–25 hrs/week) depending on workload and need

$35 - $45 an hour