Accounts Payable Specalist

About the role

Robert Half is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist with SAP experience to join their finance team in Downtown LA. This role plays a critical part in the financial operations of the organization, focusing on processing invoices, managing vendor accounts, and ensuring accurate financial transactions are recorded in the SAP system. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, proven experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist, and SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounts payable workflow from initial invoice intake through final disbursement, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Examine invoices for correct coding, required approvals, and supporting backup before submission for payment.
• Reconcile purchase orders, receipts, and billing documents to confirm charges are valid and investigate any mismatches or exceptions.
• Prepare recurring payment batches and handle urgent or nonstandard payment requests when business needs require them.
• Partner with internal departments to obtain prompt approvals and clear up invoice-related questions that could delay processing.
• Administer vendor setup activities, including collection of documentation, banking validation, and controls designed to reduce fraud risk.
• Maintain complete and well-organized supplier records so files remain current and ready for audit review.
• Work with operations and finance contacts to resolve billing concerns, verify charges, and support multiple areas of the business.
• Monitor vendor billing patterns and flag unusual pricing or unexpected fees for further review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist.
• SAP experience is required.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable principles and practices.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a customer service-oriented attitude.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in Beverly Hills, CA.
• Permanent employment opportunity.
• Competitive salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 annually.

Pay

• $60,000 - $80,000 annually.

Schedule

• Hybrid work arrangement in Beverly Hills, CA.