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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.
$47,776 / year median in Nevada
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Description Robert Half Contract Finance and Accounting is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy accounting team in Carson City, Nevada. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage invoice processing with accuracy in a construction-related environment. The person in this role will help keep payables moving efficiently while following funding controls, coordinating lien waiver follow-up, and supporting accounting activities tied to ongoing system-related work.
Responsibilities:
- Process a high volume of accounts payable transactions each day, ensuring invoices are entered accurately and routed in a timely manner.
- Review commitments and available funding before posting payables, and hold transactions when adjustments are needed to maintain proper financial controls.
- Apply correct account coding to invoices and verify supporting documentation for completeness and compliance.
- Follow up with vendors and subcontractors to obtain outstanding lien waivers and maintain organized records of required documents.
- Assist with payment activities, including ACH transactions and check run preparation, while helping to ensure deadlines are met.
- Work within construction accounting processes and systems to support accurate tracking of commitments, invoices, and vendor information.
- Contribute to accounting continuity during ongoing ERP-related activities, including tasks connected to the NetSuite implementation as needed. If interested please apply today and for immediate consideration call Keisha at 775-828-0969 Requirements
- Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, and payment processing.
- Familiarity with ACH payments, check runs, and standard accounts payable controls.
- Understanding of lien waivers and related documentation within a construction accounting setting.
- Ability to recognize funding or commitment issues and use sound judgment before moving transactions forward.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry and document review.
- Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to think beyond a checklist when handling day-to-day work.
- Experience working with accounting or project management systems used for invoice and subcontractor processing.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance