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Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract) Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in catching the details others miss? We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a collaborative AP team and support high-volume invoice processing across multiple entities. Key Responsibilities Review and validate a high volume of invoices in a shared workflow environment. Audit invoice data for accuracy, including vendor names, account numbers, dates, quantities, totals, and other key details. Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation to ensure proper payment processing. Verify invoices are coded to the correct chart of accounts and routed to appropriate approvers. Support invoice processing across multiple business entities, including international transactions and foreign currency invoices. Investigate payment delays, resolve discrepancies, and follow up with internal teams to ensure timely payment. Escalate issues when necessary and help drive invoice resolution. Maintain accuracy while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines. Qualifications Previous Accounts Payable experience required. Experience working with purchase orders and invoice matching strongly preferred. Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies quickly. Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently after training. Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills. Experience with ERP systems is preferred; SAP experience is a plus but not required. Proficient with Microsoft Office and data entry tasks. What We're Looking For An engaged professional who can hit the ground running each day. Someone who takes ownership of their work and does not require constant direction. A team player who enjoys collaborating while maintaining a high level of individual accountability. A detail-oriented individual who excels in a fast-paced accounting environment. Contract Position | Onsite If you have a strong AP background and enjoy solving problems while ensuring accuracy in financial processes, we'd love to hear from you. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .