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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

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Job Description

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join an Information Technology organization in Cary, North Carolina on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position supports day-to-day payables operations by ensuring invoices, approvals, and payments are handled accurately and on schedule. The role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working across accounting systems, maintaining strong financial controls, and helping keep vendor transactions organized and compliant.
Responsibilities:
  • Review incoming invoices, confirm supporting documentation, and assign accurate account coding before processing payments.
  • Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including entry, verification, approval tracking, and timely disbursement of funds.
  • Process vendor payments through electronic methods such as ACH while maintaining proper records and payment controls.
  • Reconcile payable activity, accruals, and related ledger balances to support accurate month-end financial reporting.
  • Work within ERP and accounting software platforms to maintain clean data, resolve discrepancies, and improve transaction accuracy.
  • Coordinate expense and invoice workflows in systems such as Concur and ADP-related financial tools to support efficient processing.
  • Assist with audit requests by preparing payment documentation, account details, and transaction histories as needed.
  • Communicate with internal teams and vendors to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and outstanding items promptly. Requirements
  • Experience in accounts payable with a strong understanding of invoice processing, payment workflows, account coding, and travel and expense processing.
  • Working knowledge of accounting software systems and ERP platforms used to manage financial transactions.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Concur, ADP-related financial systems, and travel and expense management processes in an accounting environment that requires strong attention to detail.
  • Understanding of accrual accounting principles and their impact on financial records and reporting.
  • Ability to process ACH payments accurately while following established internal controls.
  • Experience supporting audits through organized documentation and attention to transactional detail.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance