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.