Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Edina, Minnesota on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations by handling invoice activity, maintaining reliable vendor information, and helping ensure payments are completed accurately and on schedule. The role also contributes to month-end accounting tasks and works closely with internal teams to address payment-related questions and exceptions. Responsibilities:• Review, code, and enter supplier invoices with a high level of accuracy and within established deadlines.• Verify invoice details against purchase orders, receipts, and supporting records before processing for payment.• Investigate billing issues, respond to vendor questions, and coordinate with internal partners to resolve discrepancies.• Prepare recurring and scheduled payment batches, including ACH and check run activity, in accordance with payment timelines.• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances to identify and correct outstanding items.• Maintain and update vendor master data to support accurate processing and reporting.• Assist with month-end close activities by organizing accounts payable records and providing needed reporting support.• Partner with departments across the business to resolve approval delays, expense concerns, and other payment exceptions.• Follow company policies, documentation standards, and internal controls throughout the accounts payable process. • 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role. • Working knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, and full-cycle accounts payable processing. • Experience handling electronic payments, including ACH transactions and check runs. • Familiarity with SAP and Concur Travel, including expense management and travel expense processing. • Ability to reconcile accounts, research discrepancies, and resolve issues with strong attention to detail. • Comfortable communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders in a clear and timely manner. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.