Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your accounts payable expertise while positioning yourself for long-term career growth?

Robert Half is partnering with a growing organization seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role offers the chance to make an immediate impact while gaining exposure to a collaborative accounting team and a stable organization with long-term potential.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and has a passion for maintaining accurate financial records and strong vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely entry into the accounting system
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices
• Prepare and process payments through check runs, ACH transactions, and wire transfers
• Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries regarding billing and payment status
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies to resolution
• Review and process employee expense reports in compliance with company policies
• Assist with month-end close activities, including AP reporting, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Support compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures
• Identify and recommend process improvements that drive efficiency and accuracy within the AP function

Qualifications

• Required

• 3+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience

• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting fundamentals

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Experience using ERP or accounting software such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Experience in a high-volume invoice processing environment

• Experience supporting multi-entity organizations

• Familiarity with automated AP workflows and ERP systems

• Why This Role?

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential

• Collaborative and supportive accounting team

• Hands-on exposure to full-cycle accounts payable functions

• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency

• Stable Monday-Friday schedule with no travel requirements

• If you're an Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is seeking a contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential, apply today through Robert Half.

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• Cincinnati, OH

• onsite

• Temporary to Hire