About this role
Robert Half is recruiting for an Accounting Support Specialist with an established Birmingham area company. This position reports directly to the Accounts Payable Manager and provides critical administrative and transaction support to the accounting department.
This is a great opportunity for someone with accounting clerk, accounts payable, billing or similar experience who enjoys a structured, high volume environment. The role includes a significant amount of hands on invoice processing and mailing responsibilities, with the opportunity to cross train and gain additional exposure to Accounts Payable.
Responsibilities
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Print and process a high volume of customer invoices each week
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Prepare invoices for mailing, including folding, stuffing and addressing envelopes
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Batch and organize invoices to ensure accurate and timely distribution
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Maintain organization and accuracy while processing hundreds of documents each week
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Assist the Accounts Payable department with administrative and transactional accounting responsibilities
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Cross train on additional AP functions as needed
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Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation
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Assist with other accounting department projects and responsibilities
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Previous Accounts Payable, Accounting Clerk, Billing or similar accounting support experience preferred
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Comfortable working in a high volume, repetitive processing environment
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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Basic Microsoft Excel skills
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Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy with a large volume of transactions
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Dependable, team oriented and willing to assist wherever needed within the accounting department
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Interest in learning additional Accounts Payable and accounting responsibilities