Accounts Payable Specialist

• Accounts Payable Management: Process and reconcile invoices, purchase orders, and payment approvals, ensuring timely and accurate handling of all payables
• Interim Coverage: Step into key AP roles during client team absences (such as maternity leave or medical leave), maintaining operational continuity and ensuring critical deadlines are met
• Software Implementations: Assist clients in transitioning to or optimizing their accounts payable systems by providing expertise in system setup, testing, troubleshooting, and training
• Backlog Cleanup: Analyze and resolve aged payables or other backlog issues by implementing efficient processes to restore order and ensure compliance
• Special Projects: Lead or support client initiatives, including vendor audits, process improvements, policy updates, compliance reviews, or AP team training
• Client Collaboration: Work closely with client staff, stakeholders, and other team members to assess and address their accounts payable needs, offering solutions tailored to their business objectives
• Process Optimization: Identify gaps or inefficiencies in existing AP workflows and recommend improvements aligned with industry standards and client requirements

• Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist
• Familiarity with a variety of AP systems, including hands-on experience with ERP and cloud-based accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or QuickBooks Online
• Experience supporting software migrations or implementations is highly desirable
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to handle high-volume workloads and tight deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of standard accounting principles (GAAP) and familiarity with AP-related tax regulations (e.g., sales tax, 1099 reporting)
• Ability to work independently within client environments while maintaining professional integrity and a results-oriented mindset
• Agile and adaptable to different industries and personalities, demonstrating excellent client service and relationship management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA) or related credentials, are a plus

Relevant certifications, such as Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA) or related credentials

• Full-time employment with competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off through Robert Half
• Opportunities to work on diverse assignments with leading organizations, gaining valuable, high-impact experience in a variety of industries
• Ongoing training and professional development to enhance your accounting and finance expertise
• Access to a robust support network within the Full-Time Engagement Professionals program
• The chance to be part of a unique business model that combines job stability with the variety of project-based work
• Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
• Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible)
• FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays