Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is partnering with a long-standing client for an accounts payable specialist role local to Monmouth County. The person in this role will help maintain accurate payment workflows, ensure proper coding, and contribute to reliable accounts payable performance.

Great chance to join a large local company!

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with company payment procedures before processing.

• Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices to support accurate financial reporting and expense tracking.

• Process accounts payable transactions efficiently while maintaining organized records and consistent documentation standards.

• Prepare and support check run activities to help ensure vendors are paid accurately and on schedule.

• Coordinate payment activity, including electronic disbursements such as ACH, in accordance with established controls and timelines.

• Investigate invoice discrepancies and work with internal teams or vendors to resolve payment-related issues promptly.

• Reconcile accounts payable information and monitor outstanding items to maintain clean and accurate records.

• Assist with process updates or workflow-related changes within accounts payable operations when needed.

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

• Demonstrated ability to code invoices accurately and manage high-volume invoice processing.

• Experience supporting check runs and routine vendor payment activities.

• Familiarity with ACH payments and standard accounts payable controls.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies effectively.

• Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders.