Accounts Payable Specialist

Responsibilities

• Review incoming invoices, confirm supporting documentation, and prepare items for accurate entry and payment processing.
• Assign appropriate general ledger coding and ensure expenses are recorded in alignment with accounting guidelines.
• Process vendor payments through approved methods, including ACH and other electronic payment workflows, while meeting scheduled deadlines.
• Reconcile accounts payable activity, investigate discrepancies, and help maintain complete and organized financial records.
• Use accounting platforms and ERP tools to enter transactions, monitor payment status, and support reporting needs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve invoice questions, payment issues, and account variances.
• Absorb accrual-related tasks, audit support, and period-end activities to promote accurate financial reporting.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and support updates to accounts payable procedures or systems when needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in accounts payable and core accounting operations within a detail-focused finance environment.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, account coding, and accrual-based accounting practices.
• Proficiency with accounting software, ERP platforms, and automated payable systems.
• Experience using tools such as Concur, ADP financial applications, or similar business systems.
• Familiarity with ACH transactions, vendor payment processing, and payable invoice controls.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and support audit-related activities.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and follow-through when managing multiple deadlines and transactions.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant work experience in accounts payable or a related field is preferred.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Financial systems proficiency
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Problem-solving and analytical skills

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.

Pay

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, and is competitive within the industry.

Schedule

This is a full-time position located in Reading, Pennsylvania.