Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

This Accounts Payable Specialist opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment and brings strong experience managing end-to-end invoice processing with accuracy and efficiency. The person in this role will help maintain smooth payment operations, expense reports, support vendor relationships, and ensure financial records remain organized and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, from reviewing incoming invoices through final payment processing.
• Enter and process a high volume of invoice data from electronic records while maintaining strong accuracy and throughput.
• Examine invoices for completeness, approvals, and correct coding before submitting them for payment.
• Prepare recurring check runs, distribute payments on schedule, and help keep disbursement activities on track.
• Process and audit expense reports through Concur.
• Reconcile vendor statements and account balances to identify discrepancies and support timely resolution.
• Respond to vendor questions and payment issues professionally, working to resolve outstanding concerns efficiently.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date supplier files to support accurate recordkeeping and audit readiness.
• Review extracted financial data, make corrections when needed, and assist with batching and balancing activities.
• Contribute to additional accounts payable and administrative tasks as business needs require.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support function.
• Background working in a high-volume, computerized processing environment.
• Prior healthcare industry experience is required.
• Ability to process approximately 100 invoices per day in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word and Access.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financial Management is preferred.
• Strong ten-key and keyboarding skills with careful attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with strong customer service abilities.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are provided through Robert Half. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in the company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Schedule

This position is based in Los Angeles, California, supporting a healthcare organization.