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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
Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a organization in the Triad. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, accuracy in financial processing, and confidence handling high-volume payables tasks. The person in this role will help maintain timely vendor payments, ensure invoice information is properly classified, and contribute to the efficiency of day-to-day accounting operations.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming invoices, verify supporting details, and assign the correct accounting codes before processing.
- Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice entry, payment preparation, and reconciliation of outstanding items.
- Coordinate ACH payments and assist with scheduled check runs to ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time.
- Investigate invoice discrepancies by working with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve billing issues.
- Maintain organized payment records and supporting documentation in alignment with company and audit standards.
- Monitor payable activity to identify errors, prevent duplicate payments, and support accurate financial reporting. Requirements
- Experience working in accounts payable, preferably within a manufacturing or high-volume transaction environment.
- Practical knowledge of invoice coding, account classification, and payable processing procedures.
- Hands-on familiarity with ACH transactions, check run support, and vendor payment workflows.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to process financial data accurately and consistently.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow established accounting controls.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and standard business software used for invoice and payment processing.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance