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Robert Half Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist in Los Angeles, California
Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining efficient and accurate accounts payable processes while collaborating closely with the AP team and management. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial operations.
Responsibilities:
• Review, collect, and submit invoices for approval, ensuring proper documentation, authorization, and cost center allocation.
• Reconcile accounts payable balances against vendor statements to maintain accuracy.
• Provide supervision and guidance to AP staff, ensuring their work meets organizational standards.
• Communicate with vendors to address and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Process benefit payments and reconcile them with payroll records for accuracy.
• Assist with month-end and year-end activities, including account reconciliation and preparing financial reports.
• Manage the reconciliation and scheduling of accounts payable accounts, including preparing month-end accruals.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide accounting support as needed to enhance decision-making processes. Requirements • Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and systems, including the full accounts payable cycle.
• Familiarity with accrual processes and the ability to manage complex accounting tasks.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent experience in accounting and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in accounts payable processes, including invoice coding, account coding, and ACH transactions.
• Experience with check runs and other payment processing methods.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment, providing leadership and support to team members.
• Willingness to work onsite and occasionally accommodate overtime or weekend schedules as required.
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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