Accounts Payable Accountant

Robert Half is working with a growing apparel company to hire an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their Finance team. This is a great opportunity for an AP professional who wants to go beyond invoice processing and build a well-rounded accounting skill set. Our client is in an exciting period of expansion and is looking for someone who can grow with the company, with real potential to take on more responsibility over time.Primary Responsibilities: Managing the full cycle accounts payable process, including invoice intake, review, coding, approval routing, and timely payment processing via check, ACH, and wireMaintaining vendor relationships, resolving discrepancies, and responding to vendor inquiriesSetting up and maintaining vendor records, including collecting W-9s and supporting the 1099 processOverseeing employee expense reports and corporate card activity, ensuring proper documentation, coding, and compliance with company policySupporting the purchasing process, including matching purchase orders and receiving documents to invoicesPerforming monthly reconciliations of AP subledger, vendor statements, and related balance sheet accountsPreparing and posting journal entries, including accruals and prepaid expensesPlaying an active role in month-end close and helping meet reporting deadlinesAssisting with financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and audit support as neededIdentifying opportunities to streamline and improve AP processes and controls as the company continues to scaleRequirements: Solid accounts payable experience with exposure beyond invoice processingStrong understanding of the general ledger and GAAP accounting principlesExperience with reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closeComfort with financial reporting and a desire to keep building your accounting knowledgeStrong Excel skills and experience with an ERP or accounting systemAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferredHighly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in a fast-moving environment