• AP Specialist

    Robert Half Accountemps (Palo Alto, CA)


    Description

    Description of the Position

     

    We’re currently hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity with a growing company in Mountain View. This role is a great fit for someone who’s detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in high-volume AP environments. You’ll be part of a collaborative finance team responsible for supporting the full accounts payable cycle, vendor relationships, and accurate financial reporting.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Process a high volume of invoices and ensure proper coding, approvals, and timely payments

    + Maintain vendor records and respond to inquiries in a professional and timely manner

    + Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies

    + Prepare weekly check runs, ACH payments, and credit card reconciliations

    + Assist with month-end close by preparing AP accruals and reports

    + Support audits by organizing and providing documentation

    + Collaborate with internal departments to improve workflow and maintain internal controls

    + Assist with ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as needed

    Requirements

    Qualifications & Skills

     

    + 2–4 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role

    + Experience with 3-way matching, PO processing, and vendor management

    + Familiarity with accounting principles and general ledger structures

    + High attention to detail and accuracy

    + Strong organizational and time management skills

    + Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

    + Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

    Software Experience

    + QuickBooks Online or NetSuite for accounting

    + Bill.com and Ramp for payables and expense tracking

    + Expensify, Brex, or Airbase for employee reimbursements and credit card management

    + Gusto or ADP familiarity is a plus (for crossover with payroll)

     

    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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