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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.
$45,911 / year median in North Carolina
-1% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a construction-focused organization in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports day-to-day invoice processing and purchasing coordination while helping maintain accurate financial records across the procure-to-pay cycle. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling detailed data entry, resolving routine discrepancies, and working with internal teams to keep payments and purchase activity moving efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring charges are coded and entered correctly within accounts payable records.
- Create, review, and maintain purchase orders to support project and operational purchasing needs.
- Perform basic research to clarify invoice issues, match supporting documentation, and resolve routine payment discrepancies.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors to confirm order details, pricing, and receipt of goods or services.
- Support purchasing activities by tracking transactions and helping ensure compliance with established approval processes.
- Maintain organized financial and procurement documentation to support reporting, audits, and daily operations.
- Enter and update payment and purchasing data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Assist with procure-to-pay workflow activities, including tasks related to system updates or process changes when needed.