• Accounts Payable Specialist

    Robert Half Accountemps (San Diego, CA)


    Description

    Are you a detail-oriented professional with expertise in handling financial transactions and maintaining strong vendor relationships? Our client is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to handle critical financial processes in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Manage the end-to-end processing of vendor invoices, including reviewing, verifying, coding, and entering invoices into the accounting system.

    + Prepare and process weekly payments, including checks, ACH transfers, and wire payments, while ensuring timeliness and accuracy.

    + Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts payable transactions, vendor statements, and related general ledger accounts.

    + Research, address, and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.

    + Ensure all transactions comply with company policies, vendor agreements, and applicable regulations.

    + Assist in generating accounts payable reports, including aging reports, payment histories, and expense summaries.

    + Maintain and update vendor records, including W-9s, payment terms, and tax-related documentation.

    + Support month-end and year-end closing activities within the accounts payable function.

    Requirements

    + Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, but relevant experience will also be considered.

    + 2+ years of recent experience in accounts payable, preferably in a mid-to-large-size organization.

    + Proficiency in accounting software, such as ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks), and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

    + Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

    + Strong communication and customer service skills to effectively interact with vendors and internal teams.

    + Familiarity with 1099 reporting, sales tax, and other relevant financial regulations is a plus.

     

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