AP Accountant

Responsibilities

• Oversee a large volume of invoice and payment activity, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and within required timelines.
• Manage the accounts payable communications queue, respond to inquiries promptly, and resolve discrepancies with internal and external contacts.
• Aid in tracking and reviewing expenditures to support expense visibility and control.
• Work closely with accounting leadership to refine workflows, strengthen efficiency, and support continuous process enhancements.
• Prepare journal entries and contribute to general ledger activities as part of ongoing accounting operations.
• Support special assignments driven by increased business demands, shifting priorities, and departmental growth.
• Contribute to project-based accounting work, including responsibilities connected to construction loan draw schedules.
• Provide dependable support during month-end close, including flexibility to work additional hours when needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated background in accounts payable supported by a strong understanding of core accounting principles.
• Ability to succeed in a high-volume setting and become productive quickly with limited ramp-up time.
• Experience managing competing deadlines while adjusting effectively to changing business needs.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on identifying better ways to complete work.
• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries and supporting general ledger processes.
• Prior experience using NetSuite is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

This Long-term Contract opportunity provides essential accounting support during a period of sustained activity and growth. The role focuses on keeping payables operations running smoothly while contributing to broader accounting tasks and project-based initiatives. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, maintains strong accuracy, and brings a practical approach to improving day-to-day processes.

Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on identifying better ways to complete work. Hands-on experience preparing journal entries and supporting general ledger processes. Prior experience using NetSuite is strongly preferred.

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

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00 hourly.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, but may vary based on project requirements.