Accounts Payable Specialist
<p>Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for finance and accounting? Robert Half is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist on behalf of a trusted client in El Cajon, CA. This contract-to-permanent opportunity will allow you to refine your accounting skills in a collaborative environment while contributing to the organization’s financial success.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Process, review, and verify invoices for accuracy, appropriate coding, and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, including responding to inquiries and reconciling discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, and wire transfers) in adherence to deadlines.</li><li>Reconcile accounts payable ledger to ensure accurate and complete records.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including AP accruals and reconciliations.</li><li>Track and report expenses, ensuring timely payment approvals and compliance with company budgets.</li><li>Maintain organized records and ensure audit readiness for accounts payable transactions.</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments to resolve any AP-related concerns.</li><li>Apply continuous improvements to AP processes for efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul>
<ul><li>2+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting roles.</li><li>Proficiency in accounting software, such as SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks, or equivalent.</li><li>Strong understanding of accounting principles and familiarity with AP workflows.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to use formulas, v-lookups, and pivot tables.</li><li>Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a keen attention to detail.</li><li>Effective communication skills to interact professionally with vendors, clients, and internal teams.</li><li>Problem-solving and analytical capabilities to reconcile discrepancies efficiently.</li><li>Experience in a high-volume AP environment preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong>:</p><ul><li>Experience processing invoices in a multi-entity organization.</li><li>Knowledge of GAAP and ability to navigate compliance requirements.</li><li>Background in industries such as retail, construction, nonprofit, or property management is a plus.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- El Cajon, CA
- onsite
- Temporary
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23.00 - 27.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for finance and accounting? Robert Half is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist on behalf of a trusted client in El Cajon, CA. This contract-to-permanent opportunity will allow you to refine your accounting skills in a collaborative environment while contributing to the organization’s financial success.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Process, review, and verify invoices for accuracy, appropriate coding, and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, including responding to inquiries and reconciling discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, and wire transfers) in adherence to deadlines.</li><li>Reconcile accounts payable ledger to ensure accurate and complete records.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including AP accruals and reconciliations.</li><li>Track and report expenses, ensuring timely payment approvals and compliance with company budgets.</li><li>Maintain organized records and ensure audit readiness for accounts payable transactions.</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments to resolve any AP-related concerns.</li><li>Apply continuous improvements to AP processes for efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul>
- 2025-09-09T17:58:43Z