• Accounts Payable Specialist

    Robert Half Accountemps (Lancaster, PA)


    Description

    Accounts Payable Specialist

     

    Type: Long-Term Contract

     

    We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support our client’s finance team in maintaining accurate and efficient financial operations. This role focuses on invoice processing, account reconciliations, and vendor relations, ensuring timely and precise payment management.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Process, verify, and code invoices accurately to ensure proper account allocation and timely payments.

    + Perform regular account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensure financial records are complete and accurate.

    + Manage ACH transactions, wire transfers, and check runs in accordance with established procedures.

    + Maintain vendor files and collaborate with vendors to resolve payment issues and discrepancies.

    + Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.

    + Prepare and maintain documentation to support month-end and year-end close activities.

    + Monitor accounts to ensure payments are current and accurately recorded.

    + Respond to inquiries from internal departments and external vendors regarding payment status and account details.

    + Assist in the implementation and improvement of automated invoice and payment systems.

    + Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives within the accounts payable functions

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    + 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or a related accounting role.

    + Strong understanding of general accounting principles and reconciliation processes.

    + Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems).

    + Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis.

    + Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

    + Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective vendor and team collaboration.

    + Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

    + Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

     

    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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