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Robert Half
Accounts Payable Specialist
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$50,908 / year median in Washington
-7% projected decline
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable invoices across multiple business entities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, dependable, and able to manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. This position works closely with accounting and operations teams to ensure invoices are properly coded, approved, processed, and paid on schedule. If you enjoy solving problems, staying organized, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Receive, organize, and track vendor invoices submitted through email, mail, and electronic systems. Review invoices for completeness, accuracy, duplicate billing, proper vendor information, billing periods, and supporting documentation. Enter invoices into the accounting system and assign the correct business entity, general ledger account, purchase order, and related accounting information. Maintain accurate separation of invoices, vendors, coding, approvals, and payments across multiple legal entities. Route invoices through established approval workflows and proactively follow up with approvers to ensure timely processing. Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, missing documentation, credits, duplicate charges, and coding issues. Prepare scheduled payment runs, including payment verification, check printing, electronic payment processing, and supporting documentation. Distribute payments and remittance information while maintaining accurate payment records and documentation. Respond professionally to vendor and internal inquiries regarding invoice status, approvals, coding, and payment timing. Assist with reporting, audit requests, year-end 1099 support, process improvements, and other accounting duties as assigned. What We're Looking For Core Competencies Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to remain productive and professional in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, systems, and processes. Comfortable learning and working within complex accounting and database-driven software systems. Strong follow-through and sound judgment when researching and resolving issues. Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams. Strong learning aptitude and curiosity, particularly in understanding complex accounting structures and transaction flows. Willingness to learn established procedures and adapt to company-specific processes. High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling financial information.