AP Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Covington, KY • 3h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Staff Accountant to support a large-scale invoice backlog initiative in Cincinnati, Ohio. This Long-term Contract role will focus on restoring timely payment operations within a fast-paced, high-volume environment, requiring sound judgment, professionalism, and a steady approach to problem solving. The ideal candidate brings deep accounts payable expertise, works confidently across multiple platforms, and can help drive progress while maintaining accuracy and accountability.

Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day accounts payable activities tied to a significant volume of delayed invoices and help move outstanding items toward resolution.

Review, code, and process invoices accurately while ensuring transactions align with internal controls and established financial procedures.

Oversee payment execution activities, including check runs and related disbursement tasks, to support timely vendor settlement.

Work across multiple accounting and procurement systems, including Coupa when applicable, to research issues and complete AP transactions efficiently.

Investigate invoice exceptions, payment discrepancies, and workflow bottlenecks, then take action to clear problems and improve throughput.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to gather missing details, resolve open questions, and maintain payment progress.

Monitor workload priorities within a complex AP setting and help keep the team focused on high-impact items during periods of heavy volume.

Contribute to process continuity in an environment involving multiple tools and evolving operational needs while maintaining service quality.

Requirements - Strong background in accounts payable within a large corporate or similarly complex business environment.

Hands-on experience coding invoices, managing invoice processing, and supporting check run activities.

Working knowledge of Coupa; experience with additional AP or ERP platforms is highly valued.

Ability to navigate high-volume workloads with accuracy, organization, and consistent follow-through.

Proven success resolving AP issues across disparate systems and incomplete transaction workflows.

Detail-oriented judgment, sound decision-making, and the ability to remain effective in a demanding environment.

Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach to working with stakeholders and vendors.

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