Employer: Robert Half International
- PITTSBURGH, PA
- Contract / Temporary
- $19.00 – $21.00 / Hourly
Description
- Accounts Payable specialist needed on a contract basis for the next 3-6 months with a large organization located on the South Side! This position is a hybrid role with a majority of the work being remote!
- Must have prior accounts payable experience, strong communication skill (both written and oral) and a strong attention to detail!
- If you are a problem solver and can work in a fast-paced environment, you are encouraged to apply online!
Key responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist will include:
- Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders
- Assist with monthly status reports, and monthly closings
- Reconcile various accounts by identifying errors in posting or omissions by applying appropriate accounting standards
- Receive, research and resolve a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons.
- Assist the purchasing team to ensure payments are made in a timely and accurate manner
- Provide strong customer service to vendors and internal departments
To be considered for this Accounts Payable position, you must meet all or most of the following requirements:
- Associates degree in Accounting preferred but not required
- 2+ years of experience working in a high-volume accounts payable role
- Must maintain a strong attention to detail
- Strong data entry and Excel skills required
- Experience with an accounting software and other databases
- Knowledge of purchase orders and goods receipts is highly preferred
The schedule for the Accounts Payable Specialist is Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch. Please note, this schedule is somewhat flexible but candidates should expect to work 40 hours per week. When working onsite, FREE PARKING is provided!
Requirements
- Accounts Payable (AP) experience required
- AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Business or similar preferred but not required
- Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
- High attention to detail
- Strong data entry skills