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Accounts Payable Specialist
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Robert Half
Beverly Hills, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in California for a contract position. In this role, you will help ensure vendor payments are handled accurately, on schedule, and in line with established financial controls. This opportunity is well suited for a finance specialist with strong attention to detail who can manage transactional work efficiently while collaborating with internal partners across accounting and cash management.
Responsibilities:
- Examine incoming supplier invoices to confirm accuracy, required support, coding, and proper authorization before processing
- Prepare payment requests and route them through established approval channels while following internal control standards
- Process disbursements through ERP and banking platforms, including electronic payments, wires, and checks, with careful attention to timing and accuracy
- Reconcile and post accounts payable payment activity in the financial system to maintain complete and current records
- Coordinate with cash planning partners to schedule payments in alignment with funding availability and business priorities
- Research payment exceptions, respond to vendor questions, and resolve discrepancies in a timely and thorough manner
- Maintain organized records and supporting documentation to create a clear audit trail for all payment transactions
- Contribute to month-end close by assisting with accounts payable and cash disbursement reporting and reconciliation activities
- Support special projects, workflow enhancements, system updates, and other process improvement initiatives as assigned