Accounts Payable Specialist - Robert Half

This is a contract to hire employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the three-way match process for Purchase Order (PO) invoices.
• Coordinating approval and general ledger coding for non-PO invoices.
• Ensuring accurate sales tax rates and amounts on vendor invoices, initiating use tax accrual as needed.
• Inputting vendor invoices into the JD Edwards ERP system for prompt payments.
• Managing check, ACH, and virtual card payment batches for vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
• Liaising with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues related to missing invoices and late payments.
• Validating US vendor W-9 data within the IRS TIN Matching application.
• Identifying vendors eligible for 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC reporting based on W-9 information and payments made.
• Reviewing and auditing employee expense reports in line with company guidelines.
• Ensuring the validation of annual 1099 reporting data and reviewing W-8 forms received from non-US vendors. • Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role within the Construction/Contractor industry
• Proficiency in using JD Edwards EnterpriseOne software for financial management
• Demonstrated ability to accurately code invoices
• Experience in processing payments in a timely manner
• Knowledge of tax reporting procedures, specifically relating to Form 1099
• Expertise in handling and managing expense reports
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for financial data analysis and reporting
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• High degree of professionalism and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred
• Professional certification such as Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) is a plus.