Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy finance team in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position supports a large vendor network and handles substantial invoice activity in a fast-moving environment that serves educational institutions during peak seasonal cycles. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with accounting systems, adapts quickly to new processes, and maintains accuracy while managing a high daily transaction volume.

Responsibilities:

Process invoice entries and prepare payments accurately in a high-volume accounts payable setting.

Maintain vendor records, respond to supplier questions, and resolve account issues through regular reconciliation.

Examine vendor statements, identify payment or billing discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up research to bring items to resolution.

Support internal and external audit activity by providing documentation and verifying transaction accuracy.

Assist with month-end close by completing assigned accounts payable tasks within deadlines.

Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents to confirm proper authorization and accuracy before payment.

Post electronic disbursements, including ACH transactions, and help manage scheduled payment activity.

Handle daily accounts payable work tied to stock and direct-ship orders while maintaining strong attention to detail during peak academic periods. Requirements - Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing, account coding, and payment support. - Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with strong accuracy and organization. - Familiarity with accounting software and confidence navigating financial systems to complete daily tasks. - Experience reviewing and reconciling vendor statements and researching invoice or payment discrepancies. - Working knowledge of electronic payments, including ACH, as well as check run processing. - Strong learning agility and the ability to become productive quickly in a dynamic team setting. - Clear communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders professionally.

The salary range for this position is $24.00/hr to $25.00/hr. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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