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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Richmond, Virginia. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounts payable and customer service. Your role will involve handling vendor inquiries, resolving payment discrepancies, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment statuses, and vendor inquiries to ensure smooth operations.

• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal teams and external vendors regarding payment terms, methods, and account setups.

• Perform routine accounting tasks, including vendor profile maintenance, processing payment cancellations, and correcting voucher errors.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts by cross-checking sub-system data and preparing accurate journal entries.

• Support monthly financial close activities by ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting.

• Share expertise with colleagues by offering training, updating documentation, and contributing to process improvement initiatives.

• Participate in special projects, such as validating standard work procedures and stabilizing new processes.

• Respond to store support requests and assist with ad hoc tasks as required. Requirements • Proven experience in accounts payable or a related financial role.

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to resolve inquiries professionally and efficiently.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard accounting software.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining financial records.

• Excellent problem-solving skills to address discrepancies and improve processes.

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and other departments.

• Familiarity with general ledger reconciliation and journal entry preparation.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet 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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