Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable SpecialistLisa Cole with Robert Half is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the finance team for a company in Sacramento, California. In this role, you will help keep payment operations accurate, organized, and on schedule by managing invoices, reimbursements, and vendor-related transactions. The position plays an important part in supporting day-to-day accounting activities, maintaining strong business relationships, and ensuring adherence to financial policies and reporting standards. This is a hybrid position with a company that has excellent benefits and retirement offerings.Responsibilities:• Manage a high volume of incoming invoices, verify required approvals, and assign accurate general ledger coding before processing.• Review employee expense submissions for policy compliance and process reimbursements with attention to accuracy and timeliness.• Coordinate routine payment activity, including check disbursements, electronic payments, and wire transactions.• Investigate statement differences, resolve billing issues with vendors, and follow through on outstanding payment questions.• Keep supplier records current by maintaining tax forms, payment details, and other supporting documentation.• Contribute to annual information return preparation, including gathering and organizing data needed for 1099 reporting.• Answer questions from vendors and internal teams regarding payment timing, account balances, and transaction history.• Assist with closing activities by preparing reconciliations, supporting accruals, and supplying documentation for audit requests.• Track payable aging, identify overdue or unresolved items, and work with cross-functional partners to improve workflow efficiency.