Accounts Payable Specialist Opportunity
Exciting Accounts Payable Specialist opportunity available with a large corporation located in downtown Pittsburgh! The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for:
- Reviewing and processing invoices for payment by entering the amounts, quantities, dates and other pertinent invoice data into SAP
- Coding invoices and expenses to the proper general ledger accounts; correct any incorrect coding
- Verifying that the invoice matches the purchase orders and requests for payment, researching and resolving any discrepancies
- Reviewing and processing vouchers, garnishments and other check requests
- Verifying check amounts and preparing ledger entries prior to completing check runs
- Reviewing internal purchase orders and check requests for accuracy and ensuring that proper approvals have been obtained
- Assisting with check runs
- Maintaining vendor files to ensure accurate billing information and documentation has been received and is on file
- Reviewing account statements and following up on any missing invoices or discrepancies to the statement compared to SAP
- Answering vendor inquiries regarding payment information (payment status, amount, invoices paid, payment method, etc.)
To be considered for the Accounts Payable Specialist you must have prior Accounts Payable Experience!!! Other requirements for the AP Specialist include:
- Associates Degree in Accounting or relevant business degree is preferred but not required
- 3+ years of experience in a corporate accounts payable role or a role handling full-cycle accounts payable duties
- High volume AP processing experience is required
- Strong attention to detail is required
- Strong communication skills are required (both oral and written)
The hours for this AP Specialist are normal business hours, Monday thru Friday, 40 hours per week. The ideal schedule would be 7am-4pm, 7:30am-4:30pm or 8am-5pm. The Accounts Payable Specialist role will be an ONSITE position initially. Training will be conducted onsite. Once the AP Specialist is trained and onboarded, there may be a possibility for the Accounts Payable Specialist to work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3-4 days per week in the office. The duration for this Accounts Payable Specialist is expected to last a minimum of 3 months, however there is a strong possibility that this duration is extended. The company is experiencing an increased demand in business so the possibility for this to evolve into a full-time role is still being evaluated and may be possible.
If you are interested in being considered for this Accounts Payable position and you have the appropriate background, please apply online via the Robert Half website. After applying to this accounting/finance role, please CALL immediately at 412-471-5946 to confirm your application has been received! Ask for Carrie, Chasity or Aimee and please reference Job # 03730-0013273532 when calling!
Looking for more than just a job? Robert Half will partner with you to provide resume guidance, provide interview coaching and help you to assess your career goals. Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable or full-cycle AP roles, with high-volume processing experience
- Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel is essential
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Familiarity with reconciling vendor statements and maintaining vendor files
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Associate's degree in accounting or a related field is preferred but not mandatory
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