Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Getzville, New York. This contract to permanent position offers an opportunity to manage critical financial processes while ensuring accuracy and compliance in accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate will bring a detail-oriented approach and a commitment to maintaining efficient workflows and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities :

• Process invoices and payments promptly while ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Maintain vendor records with updated addresses and relevant information to support seamless communication.
• Organize and manage the accounts payable database efficiently to ensure timely accessibility of data.
• Verify invoices are supported by appropriate documentation, including purchase orders and packing slips.
• Ensure all purchases are approved by authorized personnel and coded correctly to respective departments or programs.
• Update and maintain allocation sets used for distributing expenses across multiple programs.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Collaborate with financial team members to review cash flow and authorize spending on a routine basis.
• Address vendor inquiries related to payments and resolve issues effectively.
• Support purchasing activities by assisting the Purchasing Specialist in maintaining proper procedures.

Requirements :

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.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract / temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract / temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.