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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.
$49,406 / year median in New York
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice processing and payment activities for a team in Buffalo, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, accuracy in financial coding, and confidence working with high-volume accounts payable tasks. The role will focus on maintaining timely payments, verifying invoice data, and helping ensure efficient disbursement processes.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing
- Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices and supporting documentation
- Enter and maintain accounts payable records with a high level of accuracy and organization
- Prepare and process ACH payments in accordance with established schedules and controls
- Coordinate check run activities to help ensure vendors are paid on time
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and coding questions
- Communicate with internal teams and external vendors regarding payment status and documentation needs Requirements
- Experience working in accounts payable or a closely related finance support role
- Strong understanding of invoice coding and account allocation practices
- Familiarity with ACH payment processing and check run procedures
- Ability to manage detailed financial records with a high degree of accuracy
- Comfortable handling multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.