Accounts Payable Specialist Job at Robert Half (Rolling Meadows)

Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Rolling Meadows

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy finance team in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position supports a large vendor network and handles substantial invoice activity in a fast-moving environment that serves educational institutions during peak seasonal cycles. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with accounting systems, adapts quickly to new processes, and maintains accuracy while managing a high daily transaction volume.

Job Responsibility:

Process invoice entries and prepare payments accurately in a high-volume accounts payable setting
Maintain vendor records, respond to supplier questions, and resolve account issues through regular reconciliation
Examine vendor statements, identify payment or billing discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up research to bring items to resolution
Support internal and external audit activity by providing documentation and verifying transaction accuracy
Assist with month-end close by completing assigned accounts payable tasks within deadlines
Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents to confirm proper authorization and accuracy before payment
Post electronic disbursements, including ACH transactions, and help manage scheduled payment activity
Handle daily accounts payable work tied to stock and direct-ship orders while maintaining strong attention to detail during peak academic periods

Requirements:

Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing, account coding, and payment support
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with strong accuracy and organization
Familiarity with accounting software and confidence navigating financial systems to complete daily tasks
Experience reviewing and reconciling vendor statements and researching invoice or payment discrepancies
Working knowledge of electronic payments, including ACH, as well as check run processing
Strong learning agility and the ability to become productive quickly in a dynamic team setting
Clear communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders professionally

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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