Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half • Lancaster, PA • 1d ago

Description

Location: Lancaster, PA

Type: Long-Term Contract

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support our client's finance team in maintaining accurate and efficient financial operations. This role focuses on invoice processing, account reconciliations, and vendor relations, ensuring timely and precise payment management.

Key Responsibilities:

Process, verify, and code invoices accurately to ensure proper account allocation and timely payments.

Perform regular account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensure financial records are complete and accurate.

Manage ACH transactions, wire transfers, and check runs in accordance with established procedures.

Maintain vendor files and collaborate with vendors to resolve payment issues and discrepancies.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.

Prepare and maintain documentation to support month-end and year-end close activities.

Monitor accounts to ensure payments are current and accurately recorded.

Respond to inquiries from internal departments and external vendors regarding payment status and account details.

Assist in the implementation and improvement of automated invoice and payment systems.

Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives within the accounts payable functions

Requirements

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or a related accounting role.

Strong understanding of general accounting principles and reconciliation processes.

Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems).

Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis.

Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective vendor and team collaboration.

Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

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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