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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.
$42,082 / year median in Louisiana
-14% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a food processing operation in Monroe, Washington on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. In this role, you will help keep vendor payments accurate, organized, and on schedule while supporting day-to-day accounting activities in a high-volume environment. This opportunity is well suited for someone who learns quickly, pays close attention to detail, and enjoys working across invoice processing, payment execution, and account support functions.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming invoices, confirm supporting documents, and assign accurate coding before payment processing.
- Prepare approved payables for weekly check runs as well as ACH and wire payments, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Reconcile accounts payable records and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial data.
- Track open vendor balances and follow up on outstanding items so payment activity remains current.
- Maintain organized supplier records and respond professionally to vendor questions regarding payment status or account details.
- Research customs-related charges and complete voucher processing for applicable transactions.
- Contribute to month-end close activities, including support for refunds, commissions, and related accounting tasks.
- Process employee expense submissions, consumer refunds, and select international payment documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
- Scan, file, and manage invoices, purchase orders, and other accounting documents in departmental records.
- Support additional accounting and administrative duties as business needs change while following workplace safety expectations.