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Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half · Downey, CA · 2 days ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time

About the role

This position is responsible for handling invoice review, vendor payments, reconciliations, and reporting with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings solid experience in full-cycle accounts payable and works effectively with internal teams and external vendors to keep financial records current and reliable.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end accounts payable activities, including invoice intake, coding, review, approval follow-up, and three-way matching to validate transactions before payment.
  • Coordinate with internal departments to ensure company guidelines and approval procedures are applied consistently across payable processes.
  • Set up new vendor records and maintain existing supplier information after confirming required documentation and banking details.
  • Prepare recurring vendor payments on a weekly basis, including transactions in multiple currencies, while tracking payment terms to avoid past-due balances.
  • Reconcile vendor statements each month and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate aging and account balances.
  • Produce accounts payable reports and review payment and expense data to support management decision-making.
  • Maintain and uphold accounts payable procedures, helping keep documentation current and aligned with operational needs.
  • Provide supporting records and timely responses for internal reviews and external audit requests.
  • Identify process gaps, recommend practical improvements, and assist with special assignments or additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
  • Hands-on experience with full-cycle invoice processing, including coding, approvals, and payment preparation.
  • Strong knowledge of three-way matching and vendor statement reconciliation.
  • Experience managing check runs and monitoring vendor payment terms.
  • Ability to use Excel formulas and spreadsheets to organize, review, and analyze financial information.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Effective communication skills for working with vendors and cross-functional internal teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
  • Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.

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