Accounts Payable Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage clerical and administrative activities that support the accounts payable and finance function on a daily basis.
• Review invoices for accuracy, assign appropriate coding, and prepare batches for timely entry and payment processing.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, vendor questions, and other accounts payable issues with care and urgency.
• Process employee expense submissions and maintain complete documentation for approvals and reimbursement tracking.
• Reconcile accounts payable subledger activity to the general ledger and help maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare, verify, and distribute check payments and assist with ACH-related transactions, including requests requiring expedited handling.
• Receive, organize, and route incoming department mail, then file and maintain invoices, checks, and related financial documents.
• Support audit requests and contribute to special assignments and process-related tasks as needed by the accounting team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role is preferred.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, check runs, and ACH payment processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with financial data in spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and customer service skills when working with vendors and internal business partners.
• Ability to stay organized, adapt to shifting demands, and maintain accuracy while handling frequent interruptions.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, 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.

Pay

25 - 27 USD / Hourly

Schedule

Onsite

Location

Metairie, LA

Posted

2026-07-06T00:00:00Z