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Description

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-focused Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in East Moline, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial transactions, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations, particularly within the construction industry. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and the construction industry to support the company’s financial operations effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Process invoices and payments accurately, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Perform detailed data entry into Sage accounting software to maintain accurate financial records.

• Reconcile accounts to verify transaction accuracy and resolve any discrepancies promptly.

• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to address invoice issues and payment concerns.

• Schedule and execute weekly check runs to ensure timely payments to vendors.

• Maintain organized records of all accounts payable transactions and vendor documentation.

• Assist with job cost tracking, providing updates and reports as required.

• Request lien waivers and support project closeout processes.

• Process employee expense reports and ensure adherence to company policies.

• Handle monthly credit card reconciliations, including job cost allocation and data entry.

This company has a family-oriented feel, great team collaboration, and the owners strive to show their appreciation to their employees! If this sounds like a company that fits your needs, then you won't want to miss out!

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of accounts payable experience, with a focus on construction industry accounting.

• Proficiency in Sage accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Familiarity with job costing principles and construction-specific accounting practices.

• Experience with lien waivers, contracts, and expense reconciliation processes.

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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