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Robert Half Accounts Payable Clerk in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description
Accounts Payable specialist needed on a contract (maybe contract-to-full time) basis with an organization in Oakland!
Must have prior accounts payable experience, strong communication skill (both written and oral) and a strong attention to detail! If you are a problem solver and can work in a fast-paced environment, you are encouraged to apply online! After applying, please CALL us at 412-471-5946 to confirm your application was received!
Key responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist will include:
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders
• Review the eProcurement system to ensure that the invoice has been properly matched to its corresponding PO and packing receipt
• Assist with weekly check runs
• Maintain vendor database by adding new vendors and editing existing vendors
• Manual data entry of some recurring accounts payable invoices, such as utilities, telecom, etc.
• Receive, research and resolve a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning payment status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons
• Assist the purchasing team to ensure payments are made in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide strong customer service to vendors and internal departments
To be considered for this Accounts Payable position, you must meet all or most of the following requirements:
• Associates degree in Accounting preferred but not required
• 2+ years of experience working in a high-volume accounts payable role
• Must maintain a strong attention to detail
• Strong data entry and Excel skills required
• Experience with an accounting software and other databases is highly preferred
• Knowledge of purchase orders and goods receipts is highly preferred
The hours for this AP Specialist are normal business hours, Monday thru Friday, 40 hours per week. The ideal schedule would be 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 which would include working onsite 3 days per week.
The duration for this Accounts Payable Specialist is expected to last a minimum of 2 months, however there is a strong possibility that this duration is extended. The position is open because of a vacancy so candidates may have the opportunity to be considered for the role on a temporary-to-full time basis.
If you are interested in being considered for this AP Specialist position, please 1) Apply online AND 2) follow up with a phone call to 412-471-5946! Please reference the JOB ID# which is 03730-0013081176. Thank you!
Requirements • Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) operations
• Experience in entering vendor invoices
• Ability to maintain vendor files accurately and systematically
• Demonstrated experience in processing vendor invoices
• Strong competency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with check runs and related processes
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred
• Prior experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
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