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Robert Half Accounts Payable Specialist in San Jose, California
Description
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in the education industry, based in San Jose, California. As an integral part of our finance team, you will be involved in managing our accounts payable system, including preparing invoices for processing, maintaining aging reports, and working with the Google Drive Suite and Excel for records and reporting. This role offers a short-term contract employment opportunity.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare invoices on batch headers for processing by our third-party fiscal oversight, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain and manage Aging Report and Check Registers, providing updates as necessary
• Act as a team player, working closely with other team members to achieve departmental goals
• Follow office procedures and take direction efficiently to ensure smooth operations
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills to manage various tasks and deadlines
• Maintain focus to concentrate on the task on hand, ensuring high quality of work
• Utilize basic Excel skills, including experience with Pivot Tables, to manage financial data and reports
• Familiarize and work with the Google Drive Suite for various administrative and reporting tasks
• Utilize Accounts Payable (AP) skills to ensure the efficient management of payable accounts
• Handle invoice processing tasks, ensuring all invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
Requirements • Proficient in Accounts Payable (AP) operations and practices
• Demonstrated experience with Aging Reports
• Familiarity with Invoice Processing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Experience in Google Suite
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or similar role
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Familiarity with higher education industry is a plus
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
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