Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract)
<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to support their client's finance team during a busy period. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, brings strong attention to detail, and can manage full‑cycle AP responsibilities with accuracy and professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Oakland, CA (Fully Onsite, BART Accessible)</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Full-Time, Monday–Friday </p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 2–3 Months (Potential for Extension)</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Review, code, and process vendor invoices with accurate project and GL coding</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards and support audit activities</li><li>Audit employee expense reports and transactions</li><li>Manage returned payments, voids, and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Assist with monthly AP reconciliations and month‑end close</li><li>Provide reports and respond to ad hoc requests from internal teams</li><li>Support full‑cycle accounts payable operations from entry to close</li></ul>
<ul><li><strong>Minimum 3 years of Accounts Payable experience (required)</strong></li><li>High‑volume, full‑cycle AP background</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced environment</li><li>Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems</li><li>Experience with spending software such as Concur or Coupa and ERP systems such as Netsuite, SAP, Oracle, Sage or Deltek</li><li>Accounting degree or related experience is preferred</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Oakland, CA
- onsite
- Temporary
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27 - 32 USD / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to support their client's finance team during a busy period. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, brings strong attention to detail, and can manage full‑cycle AP responsibilities with accuracy and professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Oakland, CA (Fully Onsite, BART Accessible)</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Full-Time, Monday–Friday </p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 2–3 Months (Potential for Extension)</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Review, code, and process vendor invoices with accurate project and GL coding</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards and support audit activities</li><li>Audit employee expense reports and transactions</li><li>Manage returned payments, voids, and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Assist with monthly AP reconciliations and month‑end close</li><li>Provide reports and respond to ad hoc requests from internal teams</li><li>Support full‑cycle accounts payable operations from entry to close</li></ul>
- 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z