Accounts Payable Specialist, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Saint Louis

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

Robert Half Talent Solutions is working with a client seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join their financial department. The Accounts Payable Specialist would be responsible for processing vouchers 3-way match, processing, coding (using General Ledger codes), verifying and reconciling invoices, and handling small package freight and LTL freight invoices.

Job Responsibility:

Accurately process and reconcile invoices and freight bills to identify overcharges, and manage freight claims for LTL shipments and small package services (e.g., FedEx and UPS)
retrieve weekly billing data by downloading detailed reports from carrier portals
perform reconciliation of processed transactions by verifying voucher reports against invoice totals to ensure accuracy
analyze invoice and expense reports to allocate costs appropriately, ensuring expenses are charged to the correct accounts and cost centers
prepare and issue payments, including accounts payable checks and ACH transactions, in alignment with company policies
manage payment activities, including posting ACH payments, handling auto debit transactions, processing vendor payments through portals, and generating weekly bank reports
investigate and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payments, collaborating with relevant departments for resolution
reconcile monthly vendor statements and ensure proper documentation of associated transactions
organize and maintain accounts payable records with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and compliance
ensure adherence to company policies, approval workflows, and established internal controls for accounts payable processes
take on additional tasks or special projects as required to support broader departmental goals

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years managing accounts payable processes, including vendor relations and payment reconciliation
proven experience handling freight claims, small package shipments, and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) transactions
moderate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation) and familiarity with Microsoft Word
high accuracy and attention to detail when inputting and managing data
solid foundational knowledge of general mathematics to support reconciliations and financial analysis
strong analytical abilities and familiarity with accounting principles to ensure precise financial processes

What we offer:

Competitive compensation
free online training
medical insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 30, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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