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Description We are looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Richmond, Virginia. In this role, you will handle a variety of tasks related to vendor payments and invoice processing, ensuring smooth operations and accurate financial transactions. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the automotive industry while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Resolve vendor inquiries and address payment statuses, invoice discrepancies, and store support issues.

• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders, guiding them on payment methods, vendor setup, and terms.

• Perform essential accounting tasks such as maintaining vendor profiles, processing payment cancellations, and correcting vouchers.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts with sub-systems and assist in journal entry creation and month-end close activities.

• Investigate and resolve debit balances to ensure accurate account management.

• Act as a subject matter expert by sharing knowledge, stabilizing processes, and updating documentation.

• Train team members and validate standard work processes to enhance efficiency.

• Contribute to special projects and recommend process improvements to streamline operations. Requirements • Proven experience with Accounts Payable processes and functions.

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to effectively communicate with vendors and internal teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for managing and analyzing financial data.

• Familiarity with general ledger reconciliation and journal entry preparation.

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and problem-solving.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

• Experience in the automotive industry is a plus but not required.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

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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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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