Description

Are you a detail-oriented accountant proficient in Accounts Payable? Accounts Payable roles ranging from Clerks to Senior positions are in high demand, and Robert Half is searching for highly skilled individuals to fill these roles in the Salem area. Accounts Payable pays third parties or employees by scheduling and preparing checks, resolving purchase orders, ensuring credit is received for outstanding bills, and issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments. These roles also track budget expenses. The ideal candidate is capable of analyzing an organization’s cash flow. To be successful in this role, an A/P Clerk maintains meticulous records of outstanding payables. Effective monitoring practices should be put into place to make sure that payments are made to vendors in a timely manner, while also protecting against unintentional overpayment. Accounts Payable Clerks provide financial information about the organization to management and must apply accounting principles and handle work that is analytical, evaluative, and advisory in nature and that requires an understanding of both accounting theory and practice. If you're looking to fill these important financial roles, contact Robert Half today!

Job Duties:

• Process invoices, match them to purchase orders, and ensure accurate coding and approval.

• Maintain vendor accounts by verifying and posting transactions, reconciling statements, and resolving discrepancies.

• Prepare and perform weekly or monthly payment runs while adhering to company policies and payment terms.

• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.

• Collaborate with procurement and other departments to resolve invoicing issues and discrepancies.

• Ensure timely and accurate data entry of invoices into the accounting system.

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.

• Monitor and manage accounts payable email inbox, responding to vendor inquiries and requests in a timely manner.

• Maintain organized records of invoices, payments, and related documentation.

• Generate and analyze accounts payable reports as needed.

  Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in accounting preferred.

• Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk or in a similar role.

• Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel for data entry and analysis.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing invoices and payments.

• Excellent communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal teams.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and procedures.

• Strong organizational skills for maintaining records and documentation.

• Problem-solving skills to resolve discrepancies and issues effectively.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.

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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. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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