Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half • Jessup, MD • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payable operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Jessup, Maryland. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working with accounting systems and Excel, and committed to maintaining accuracy across financial records. You will help ensure vendor invoices are reviewed properly, payments are completed on schedule, and account activity is documented with care while collaborating with internal teams to address exceptions and improve workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Review, code, and enter vendor invoices with accuracy, using accounting platforms.

Match invoices to purchase orders, investigate variances, and partner with internal departments to resolve billing discrepancies before payment is issued.

Manage payment activity to support timely disbursement of approved invoices while following established accounting procedures and controls.

Maintain productive communication with vendors by answering payment-related questions and addressing issues that could affect account standing.

Work with operations and other internal stakeholders to clarify invoice details, correct exceptions, and support smooth transaction processing.

Reconcile company credit card transactions and record related entries accurately within the financial system.

Prepare and maintain organized documentation of payable transactions, ensuring records are complete, traceable, and audit-ready.

Assist with year-end reporting activities, including the preparation and processing of 1099 documentation.

Contribute to workflow enhancements by identifying efficiencies and supporting the move toward a more paperless accounts payable environment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on accounts payable experience, including invoice coding, processing, and payment support.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

Working knowledge of accounting software and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining close attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with a detail-focused approach to vendor and internal interactions.

High level of discretion and reliability when handling confidential financial information.

Excellent organization and time management skills in a deadline-driven environment.

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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