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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.
$44,393 / year median in South Carolina
-11% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy team in Columbia, Maryland on a Contract basis. This onsite opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable working through high-volume invoice activity, detailed reconciliations, and manual matching in a fast-moving environment. The initial assignment is expected to last three months, with the possibility of longer-term opportunities for a strong performer.
Responsibilities:
- Process accounts payable transactions accurately in a high-volume setting while maintaining organized records and timely follow-through.
- Review freight and inventory-related invoices, ensuring proper coding and supporting documentation before payment is released.
- Perform detailed two-way and three-way matching for purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, especially for inventory purchases.
- Handle manual reconciliation work to resolve discrepancies, tie out supporting details, and clear outstanding items in the backlog.
- Prepare and assist with check runs while confirming payment information is complete and aligned with internal controls.
- Work closely with internal teams to clarify invoice details, quantity conversions, unit differences, and other manufacturing-related billing questions.
- Contribute to the smooth operation of the AP function in an onsite, deadline-driven environment that requires strong attention to detail.