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Robert Half Accounts Payable Specialist in Renton, Washington
Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Washington for a contract position with potential for a longer-term opportunity. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting team member who has some hands-on exposure to accounts payable and enjoys working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. The position offers the chance to build strong vendor and invoice processing experience while contributing to a collaborative team that values accuracy, accountability, and a positive attitude.
Responsibilities:
• Process a large volume of vendor invoices by reviewing submissions, securing internal approvals, and entering transactions accurately into the accounts payable workflow system.
• Assign correct general ledger coding to invoices and ensure all entries are completed within established timelines.
• Investigate payment discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries to resolve outstanding accounts payable matters efficiently.
• Support ongoing vendor communication by maintaining effective relationships and providing timely follow-up on invoice and payment questions.
• Perform spreadsheet-based reconciliations and use Excel functions such as formulas and lookups to validate data and identify variances.
• Assist with payment activities, including ACH processing and check run support, while following internal controls and documentation standards.
• Provide backup assistance for teammates during absences to help maintain continuity across daily accounts payable operations.
• Adjust work priorities or hours when needed to meet key deadlines, especially during month-end close activities.
• Work across systems such as Dynamics GP, PeopleSoft, Concur, and related tools to manage invoice and payment workflows effectively. Requirements • 1-2 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience, or recent accounting education with relevant practical exposure.
• Experience handling invoice entry, account coding, and payment support in a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas and lookup functions such as VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP.
• Familiarity with accounts payable processes such as ACH transactions, check runs, reconciliations, and vendor issue resolution.
• Comfort using financial or expense platforms such as Dynamics GP, PeopleSoft, Concur, or similar systems.
• High attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy and follow-through.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback constructively, and take responsibility for resolving mistakes professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach that supports a friendly and dependable workplace presence.
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