Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half • Anaheim, CA • 2h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Anaheim, California. This role offers a Contract to permanent position for candidates who excel in managing high-volume invoice processing and ensuring compliance with financial procedures. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in construction accounting and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities:

Process large volumes of vendor and subcontractor invoices with precision and attention to detail.

Assign invoices to appropriate jobs, cost codes, and general ledger accounts, ensuring alignment with project budgets.

Review purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and change orders to verify accuracy before issuing payments.

Maintain comprehensive job costing records to support detailed project financial reporting.

Collect and manage conditional and unconditional lien waivers in compliance with state regulations.

Verify subcontractor insurance and licensing requirements prior to releasing payments.

Prepare and execute weekly payments, including checks, ACH transfers, and wire transactions.

Reconcile vendor statements and address discrepancies promptly and effectively.

Support month-end close activities, including accounts payable accruals and job cost reporting.

Organize and maintain documentation to ensure compliance during audits and uphold internal controls. Requirements - Minimum of 2 years' experience in accounts payable or a related field.

Proficiency in processing invoices and performing account coding with accuracy.

Familiarity with construction accounting practices and job costing.

Experience with payment methods such as ACH, check runs, and wire transfers.

Strong understanding of lien waivers and compliance with state regulations.

Ability to perform 3-way matching to validate invoices against purchase orders and receipts.

Exceptional organizational skills to manage high volumes of data and documentation.

Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.

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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