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Robert Half
Accounts Payable Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$45,316 / year median in Illinois
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Description Robert Half Finance & Accounting has partnered with an organization in Edwardsville, IL seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist. The Accounts Payable Specialist must possess strong attention to detail, have excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage high-volume invoices.
Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices by matching invoices to purchase orders
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs including checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers
- Review and code corporate credit card transactions for accurate expense reporting
- Maintain vendor records, including new vendor setup, tax documentation
- Reconcile vendor statements and research outstanding balances and payment discrepancies
- Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding accounts payable matters
- Assist with month-end close activities, including AP aging reviews, accruals, and cut-off procedures
Accounts Payable Specialist Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of accounts payable experience
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and expense coding principles
- Experience processing high-volume invoices with a high degree of accuracy
- ERP system experience required
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
- Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered This position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements Accounts Payable Specialist Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of accounts payable experience
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and expense coding principles
- Experience processing high-volume invoices with a high degree of accuracy
- ERP system experience required
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
- Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance