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Description

Robert Half is working with a client seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join their dynamic finance and accounting team. This role is critical to maintaining the company’s financial integrity, ensuring accuracy in invoice processing, and fostering strong relationships with vendors. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, proficiency in accounting software, and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

+ Invoice Management: Process high volumes of vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and timely approval (Source: SG25 US Finance and Accounting.doc).

+ Payment Processing: Prepare and schedule vendor payments, including ACH transfers, checks, and wire payments, while adhering to company policies.

+ Reconciliations: Perform regular reconciliations of accounts payable transactions, vendor statements, and general ledger accounts to ensure data accuracy.

+ Vendor Relations: Address inquiries from vendors regarding payment status and resolve discrepancies efficiently and professionally.

+ Expense Reporting: Review and reconcile employee expense reports according to company policies and ensure accurate payment and proper documentation compliance.

+ Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and financial records related to accounts payable.

+ Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes and workflows for greater efficiency and accuracy (Source: SG25 US Finance and Accounting.doc).

+ Compliance: Ensure all payments and invoices comply with company policies, tax regulations, and applicable accounting standards.

+ Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members in finance and accounting to support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Experience: At least 2 years of experience in an accounts payable role, preferably within a mid-to-large-sized organization.

+ Software Skills: Proficiency in ERP accounting systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Source: SG25-TREND 6).

+ Detail-Oriented: Attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial records and transactions.

+ Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies.

+ Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with vendors and internal stakeholders professionally.

+ Education: Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is a plus

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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