[ref. v99479922] Accounts Payable Specialist - Robert Half

The AP Specialist will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and other financial transactions essential to their operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform full-cycle accounts payable processes, including invoice review, coding, matching with purchase orders, and timely data entry.
• Reconcile discrepancies between vendor invoices and purchase orders or receipts, resolving issues efficiently.
• Manage high-volume workloads with speed and accuracy, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Process payments via multiple methods, including ACH, wire transfers, and checks, while adhering to internal controls.
• Review and verify the accuracy of accounting data in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Maintain and update vendor records in the ERP system to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and assist with month-end closing tasks, such as reconciling AP sub-ledgers and general ledger accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., procurement, accounting, and operations) to resolve disputes and enhance processes.
• Assist with year-end audits by providing necessary documentation and reconciliations.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to optimize accounts payable workflows.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on full-cycle accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong proficiency using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) for AP processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Familiarity working within industries emphasizing strong attention to detail, such as aerospace, manufacturing, or related sectors.
• Solid understanding of applicable accounting principles, including GAAP.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.