Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half • Evanston, IL • 1d ago

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Evanston, Illinois in a Contract to Permanent capacity. This position focuses on accurate invoice processing, payment coordination, and day-to-day accounts payable support in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound coding experience, and the ability to manage both electronic and manual payment activities with consistency.

Responsibilities:

Review, code, and enter vendor invoices to ensure timely and accurate processing.

Coordinate ACH payments and prepare check runs in alignment with established payment schedules.

Reconcile accounts payable records and investigate discrepancies with vendors or internal stakeholders.

Maintain organized documentation for invoices, approvals, and payment activity to support audit readiness.

Partner with payroll and related teams on union payroll items that connect to payable processes.

Monitor outstanding obligations and help ensure vendors are paid according to agreed terms. Requirements - Experience working in accounts payable with hands-on responsibility for invoice processing.

Knowledge of general ledger coding and account assignment for vendor transactions.

Familiarity with ACH payments and check disbursement procedures.

Ability to process a high volume of invoices with strong accuracy and attention to detail.

Exposure to union payroll coordination or related accounting support activities.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines in a busy 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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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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