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Accounts Payable Specialist
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Robert Half
Renton, WA (In Person)
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Job Description
Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Washington for a contract position with potential for a longer-term opportunity. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting team member who has some hands-on exposure to accounts payable and enjoys working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. The position offers the chance to build strong vendor and invoice processing experience while contributing to a collaborative team that values accuracy, accountability, and a positive attitude.
Responsibilities:
- Process a large volume of vendor invoices by reviewing submissions, securing internal approvals, and entering transactions accurately into the accounts payable workflow system.
- Assign correct general ledger coding to invoices and ensure all entries are completed within established timelines.
- Investigate payment discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries to resolve outstanding accounts payable matters efficiently.
- Support ongoing vendor communication by maintaining effective relationships and providing timely follow-up on invoice and payment questions.
- Perform spreadsheet-based reconciliations and use Excel functions such as formulas and lookups to validate data and identify variances.
- Assist with payment activities, including ACH processing and check run support, while following internal controls and documentation standards.
- Provide backup assistance for teammates during absences to help maintain continuity across daily accounts payable operations.
- Adjust work priorities or hours when needed to meet key deadlines, especially during month-end close activities.
- Work across systems such as Dynamics GP, PeopleSoft, Concur, and related tools to manage invoice and payment workflows effectively. Requirements
- 1-2 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience, or recent accounting education with relevant practical exposure.
- Experience handling invoice entry, account coding, and payment support in a fast-paced business environment.
- Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas and lookup functions such as VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP.
- Familiarity with accounts payable processes such as ACH transactions, check runs, reconciliations, and vendor issue resolution.
- Comfort using financial or expense platforms such as Dynamics GP, PeopleSoft, Concur, or similar systems.
- High attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy and follow-through.
- Willingness to learn, accept feedback constructively, and take responsibility for resolving mistakes professionally.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach that supports a friendly and dependable workplace presence.