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Description We are looking for a dedicated Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Albany, New York. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of accounts payable processes, particularly within project-driven or construction environments. This role will focus on ensuring accurate financial records, maintaining vendor relationships, and supporting job cost management.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices with accuracy, ensuring they are properly allocated to the appropriate jobs and commitments.

• Identify and resolve any discrepancies, including commitment variances and budget overages, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

• Generate and review monthly accounts payable aging reports for management approval.

• Coordinate and execute monthly check runs, ensuring timely payments with proper authorization.

• Reconcile vendor statements on a monthly basis to ensure all expenses are recorded in the appropriate accounting period.

• Support the tracking of job costs and commitments to maintain accurate financial reporting.

• Collaborate with project managers and internal departments to address any accounts payable concerns.

• Maintain organized records of invoices, payments, and relevant documentation for audit purposes. Requirements

• At least 2 years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a construction or project-based environment.

• Familiarity with construction accounting principles.

• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage 300, Viewpoint, or similar platforms.

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

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal teams and external vendors.

• Associate degree in a related field is preferred.

• Experience processing invoices, managing check runs, and reconciling vendor accounts.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while meeting 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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