Accounts Payable Accountant

Robert Half • Iowa City, IA • 1d ago

Description

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant with a knack for working through high volumes of invoices and purchase orders (POs)? Do you enjoy researching discrepancies, resolving issues, and bringing clarity to complex workflows? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity offering a 6-month assignment where the majority of your time will be spent working remotely. (must be able to occasionally be onsite)

Key Responsibilities:

Process a high volume of invoices and purchase orders accurately and efficiently.

Identify and research discrepancies on invoices and POs, providing clear resolutions.

Communicate with vendors and internal departments to investigate and address issues in a timely manner.

Reconcile accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger.

Utilize Excel extensively for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation tasks.

Maintain strict adherence to internal controls and company compliance standards.

Qualifications:

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of AP accounting experience in a high-volume environment.

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas) and experience working with ERP systems ([Insert Specific System, e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.]).

Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies independently with attention to detail.

Knowledge Base: Solid understanding of accounting principles, accounts payable processes, and PO workflows.

Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across departments and with vendors; must possess organizational skills and thrive in time-sensitive environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in industries with structured procurement and AP processes (e.g., manufacturing, retail, or distribution sectors).

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred but not required).

Familiarity with automated AP solutions/software is a plus.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of AP accounting experience in a high-volume environment.

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel and experience working with ERP systems.

Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies independently with attention to detail.

Knowledge Base: Solid understanding of accounting principles, accounts payable processes, and PO workflows.

Soft Skills: Ability to communicate effectively across departments and with vendors; must possess organizational skills and thrive in time-sensitive environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in a position with structured procurement and AP processes

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred but not required).

Familiarity with automated AP solutions/software is a plus.

This role is looking to have someone start as early as next week! Apply today to be considered.

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.

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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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