Accounts Payable Specialist
Responsibilities
- Manage the full cycle of accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, reimbursements, and payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing.
- Assign correct general ledger coding to invoices, expense submissions, and related transactions to support accurate accounting records and reporting.
- Execute vendor payments through checks, ACH, wires, and other approved methods while ensuring deadlines and internal controls are met.
- Reconcile vendor statements, corporate card activity, and assigned accounts by researching discrepancies and resolving outstanding issues promptly.
- Respond to questions from employees, branch teams, and vendors regarding payment status, documentation needs, and account details with professionalism and urgency.
- Match invoices, receipts, purchase orders, and authorization records to confirm supporting documentation is in place prior to releasing payment.
- Maintain organized electronic files and financial documentation in alignment with company policies, audit expectations, and confidentiality standards.
- Contribute to month-end close by preparing reconciliations, reports, and supporting schedules required by the accounting team.
- Follow up on missing receipts, approvals, or incomplete records to keep transactions moving and reduce processing delays.
- Aid with additional accounting tasks and special assignments as business needs evolve.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of accounts payable experience, with the ability to manage invoice and payment processing accurately.
- Working knowledge of account coding, invoice review, check runs, ACH payments, and expense report processing.
- Experience using automated accounting platforms; familiarity with ERP systems/Accounting systems.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to reconcile accounts and identify transaction discrepancies.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and maintain organized records.
- Mortgage industry experience is a plus.
Qualifications
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.
Skills
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.
Benefits
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.