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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.
$43,823 / year median in Tennessee
-1% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a finance team in Memphis, Tennessee. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and confident handling invoice processing with accuracy and consistency. The person in this role will help keep vendor payments on schedule, maintain dependable records, and work across teams to address payment-related issues effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a high volume of vendor invoices while ensuring entries are completed accurately and within required timelines.
- Review and align purchase orders, receiving documentation, and invoices before submitting items for payment.
- Investigate billing inconsistencies and coordinate with vendors as well as internal departments to resolve issues promptly.
- Prepare scheduled payment batches, including check runs and electronic disbursements, with close attention to accuracy.
- Maintain and update supplier account information to support complete records and policy compliance.
- Apply appropriate account coding to invoices and confirm charges are assigned correctly within the accounting process.