AP Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half's Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP) program is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Accountant to join our salaried consulting team. In this role, you will support a variety of client organizations by providing hands-on accounts payable and accounting support during periods of growth, system implementations, process improvements, audits, employee leave coverage, and other business-critical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume accounts payable transactions accurately and timely
• Review, code, and enter invoices while ensuring proper approvals and supporting documentation
• Prepare weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Research and respond to vendor inquiries while maintaining positive business relationships
• Assist with month-end close, including AP accruals, account reconciliations, and journal entries
• Support expense reporting, credit card reconciliations, and employee reimbursement processes
• Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
• Participate in ERP implementations, system cleanups, and process improvement initiatives as needed
• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams on special projects and audit requests

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

3+ years of accounts payable and general accounting experience

Experience working in high-volume AP environments

Proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar platforms

Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and basic reporting

Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities

Ability to quickly adapt to new systems, processes, and client environments