<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fully onsite team in Vancouver, WA in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who can take ownership of accounts payable operations in a high-volume, multi-entity environment while helping shape stronger vendor governance practices. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with finance and procurement partners, contribute to control improvements, and support a likely long-term transition after the initial contract period.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage high-volume accounts payable activities across multiple business entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.</p><p>• Review vendor records and supporting materials to confirm compliance with internal standards and entity-specific requirements.</p><p>• Build and improve vendor onboarding procedures to create a more controlled and consistent setup process.</p><p>• Establish and support policies, controls, and governance practices related to vendor maintenance and indirect procurement.</p><p>• Maintain vendor master data and oversee updates to reduce risk, improve data quality, and strengthen fraud prevention efforts.</p><p>• Handle ad hoc accounts payable matters, including vendor communication, exception resolution, and issue follow-up.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance leadership and procurement teams to align processes, enforce standards, and improve operational effectiveness.</p><p>• Support workflow-based invoice and payment activities, including account coding, ACH transactions, check runs, and related processing tasks.</p><p>• Use Excel tools such as pivot tables to analyze data, track trends, and support reporting needs.</p>
<p>Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice and payment activities for our client in SE Portland. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a service-minded approach when working with vendors and internal teams. The position focuses on accurate transaction processing, policy compliance, and timely resolution of payment-related questions in a fast-paced environment.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review incoming invoices for completeness and policy alignment, then gather any missing details needed to move transactions forward accurately.</p><p>• Investigate invoice and purchase order variances, working with internal partners and external suppliers to resolve issues promptly.</p><p>• Assign appropriate account coding and enter payable transactions into the company’s financial systems with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p>• Support employee expense reimbursement processing through Concur, including review of submissions for adherence to travel and expense guidelines.</p><p>• Assist with company credit card expense activity by validating charges and confirming compliance with purchasing standards.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors to answer payment questions, address account concerns, and help maintain positive business relationships.</p><p>• Partner closely with purchasing and other departments to clear exceptions, reconcile documentation, and keep payment workflows on schedule.</p><p>• Provide backup support for payment processing activities, including check runs and other disbursement tasks as needed.</p><p>• Follow company, safety, food safety, and quality procedures at all times, and escalate any concerns to department leadership promptly.</p><p> </p><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013449257</p><p><br></p>
<p>Bilingual Office Manager (Spanish/English)</p><p>We are seeking an organized, service-focused <strong>Bilingual Office Manager (Spanish/English)</strong> to support daily operations for a busy workplace. This contract position serves as a central point of contact for employees, visitors, and vendors and requires the ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a hands-on approach, and the ability to manage competing priorities while creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for a diverse workforce.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day office operations to keep the workplace running smoothly for approximately 50 to 60 employees on site.</li><li>Serve as a key point of contact for both English- and Spanish-speaking employees, visitors, vendors, and service providers.</li><li>Welcome guests, support employees at the front desk, and provide a positive first impression for everyone entering the office.</li><li>Coordinate facility-related needs by tracking issues, responding to employee requests, and working with building management or vendors to resolve maintenance concerns.</li><li>Monitor office inventory levels, place orders for workplace and kitchen supplies, and ensure essential items remain available.</li><li>Manage incoming deliveries and organize receipt and distribution processes to ensure materials reach the appropriate recipients efficiently.</li><li>Help maintain shared spaces by ensuring breakroom and kitchen areas remain stocked, organized, and operational.</li><li>Assist with new hire onboarding by preparing workspaces, coordinating logistics, and helping employees get settled.</li><li>Provide administrative support for office events and team gatherings, including coordination of materials, space, and event details.</li><li>Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and Zendesk to track requests, maintain records, and support office administration functions.</li><li>Provide verbal and written communication, translations, and general support in both English and Spanish as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>