Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Austin, Texas. In this role, you will handle essential tasks related to invoice processing, payment management, and expense reconciliation for the organization. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise while contributing to the company's financial operations.

Responsibilities:

- Process invoices efficiently, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

- Allocate expenses to the correct accounts and cost centers by analyzing financial reports.

- Prepare and issue payments to vendors, including checks and ACH transfers, while monitoring potential discounts.

- Resolve discrepancies in purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payments by investigating and correcting documentation.

- Reconcile vendor accounts by comparing monthly statements and transactions to ensure accuracy.

- Maintain historical financial records by accurately filing and organizing relevant documents.

- Manage employee expense reports and advance requests, verifying details and issuing payments.

- Calculate sales tax requirements for paid invoices and submit reports timely.

- Ensure compliance with federal regulations by maintaining W-9 forms and issuing 1099s at year-end.

- Protect sensitive company information by adhering to confidentiality protocols. Requirements - Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar financial role.

- Proficiency with accounting systems, including Net Suite, and knowledge of automated clearing house (ACH).

- Strong skills in invoice coding, account reconciliation, and payment processing.

- Familiarity with managing purchase orders, vendor accounts, and accrued expenses.

- Ability to calculate and report sales taxes accurately.

- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks effectively.

- Strong communication skills to interact with vendors and internal teams.

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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