Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half • Kirkland, WA • 17h ago

Description

Job Type:

Contract

Job Overview:

Robert Half is seeking a meticulous, proactive, and organized Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract role. This position is critical in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proven ability to handle high-volume AP workflows while maintaining positive relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Invoice Processing: Review, verify, and process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently in compliance with company policies.

Matching & Authorization: Match invoices with purchase orders and ensure proper authorization for payment.

Reconciliations: Reconcile vendor accounts, resolve discrepancies, and investigate errors.

Payments: Prepare and execute electronic payments (ACH, wire transfers) and check runs in a timely manner.

Expense Reports: Manage employee reimbursements by auditing and processing expense reports according to company guidelines.

Compliance: Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

Vendor Management: Liaise with vendors to resolve inquiries, payment issues, or discrepancies, ensuring strong vendor relationships.

Record Maintenance: Organize and maintain accurate records of accounts payable activities for auditing and reporting purposes.

Month-End Close: Assist with month-end closing tasks, including accruals and preparing AP-related journal entries.

Special Projects: Support the finance team with ad hoc projects as needed, including process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of proven experience in accounts payable or a similar role. Contract experience preferred.

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience considered.

Software Proficiency: Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle). Experience with invoice automation tools is a plus.

Excel Skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP).

Attention to Detail: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with vendors and internal teams.

Knowledge: Understanding of GAAP and accounts payable processes, procedures, and principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience working in a shared services or high-volume AP environment.

Familiarity with multiple currencies and international payment processing.

Ability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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