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Accounts Payable Specialist
- Robert Half Finance & Accounting (St. Louis, MO)
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Description
Robert Half Talent Solutions is working with a client seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join their financial department. The Accounts Payable Specialist would be responsible for processing vouchers 3-way match, processing, coding (using General Ledger codes), verifying and reconciling invoices, and handling small package freight and LTL freight invoices. This is an Onsite position!
Key Responsibilities:
+ Accurately process and reconcile invoices and freight bills to identify overcharges, and manage freight claims for LTL shipments and small package services (e.g., FedEx and UPS).
+ Retrieve weekly billing data by downloading detailed reports from carrier portals.
+ Perform reconciliation of processed transactions by verifying voucher reports against invoice totals to ensure accuracy.
+ Analyze invoice and expense reports to allocate costs appropriately, ensuring expenses are charged to the correct accounts and cost centers.
+ Prepare and issue payments, including accounts payable checks and ACH transactions, in alignment with company policies.
+ Manage payment activities, including posting ACH payments, handling auto debit transactions, processing vendor payments through portals, and generating weekly bank reports.
+ Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payments, collaborating with relevant departments for resolution.
+ Reconcile monthly vendor statements and ensure proper documentation of associated transactions.
+ Organize and maintain accounts payable records with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and compliance.
+ Ensure adherence to company policies, approval workflows, and established internal controls for accounts payable processes.
+ Take on additional tasks or special projects as required to support broader departmental goals.
Requirements
Accounts Payable Specialist - Skills/Qualifications:
+ Minimum of 5 years managing accounts payable processes, including vendor relations and payment reconciliation.
+ Proven experience handling freight claims, small package shipments, and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) transactions.
+ Moderate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation) and familiarity with Microsoft Word.
+ High accuracy and attention to detail when inputting and managing data.
+ Solid foundational knowledge of general mathematics to support reconciliations and financial analysis.
+ Strong analytical abilities and familiarity with accounting principles to ensure precise financial processes.
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