Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist Robert Half - 3.9 Spokane Valley, WA Job Details Temporary | Contract $25 - $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Vendor relationship building Microsoft Excel Financial data reconciliation Sales tax Customer service Filing Mid-level Administrative experience Invoice payment processing Financial record maintenance Vendor relationship management Data entry Accounting and finance experience Clerical experience Productivity software Accrual accounting Accounting Master data management Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a high-volume finance team supporting multiple operating companies in Spokane Valley, Washington. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, values accuracy, and can maintain strong working relationships across internal teams and external vendors. The role offers broad exposure to accounts payable operations and is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and thrives in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Responsibilities:

Process a large volume of invoices for assigned entities with a strong focus on speed, accuracy, and completeness. Coordinate weekly payment runs for designated locations and verify that disbursements are prepared on schedule. Record monthly accrual entries for assigned vendors and ensure supporting details are entered correctly. Review invoices for tax treatment and apply exemption adjustments when appropriate. Reconcile vendor statements each month to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding items promptly. Support upkeep of vendor records, including maintaining accurate master data and required documentation. Collect and enter 1099-related vendor information and assist with year-end reporting activities across multiple companies. Provide day-to-day assistance to the broader Accounts Payable team, including administrative support, filing, and special projects as needed. Prior education in accounting or related hands-on experience in a finance or bookkeeping environment is strongly preferred. Previous accounts payable experience is highly preferred, especially in a high-volume processing setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, is required. Strong data entry skills with close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Effective organizational, communication, and customer service abilities when working with vendors and internal stakeholders. Ability to manage deadlines and adapt comfortably within a busy, changing work environment. Experience with account reconciliation and general accounting support functions is beneficial. Knowledge of sales and use tax is a plus, but not required. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources . © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .