Accounts Payable Specialist
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Job overview
Robert Half Accountemps is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist. The role supports day‑to‑day invoice and payment operations for a long‑term contract in Monroe, Michigan, ideal for early‑career accounting talent who thrives in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines, offering a hybrid schedule with three on‑site days and flexible core hours.
Key focus areas include Review incoming invoices, assign correct account codes, and prepare transactions for timely entry into the accounts payable process, Process vendor payments via ACH and check runs while ensuring accuracy and internal controls, and Reconcile payment details and supporting documentation to resolve discrepancies before finalizing transactions.
Important skills include Code Invoices, Apply Account Information, ACH Transactions, Check Processing, Attention To Detail, and Manage Multiple Tasks. Preferred (not required): JD Edwards, Oracle, ERP Systems, and Accounting Systems.
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Full job description
Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice and payment operations for a Long-term Contract opportunity based in Monroe, Michigan. This role is ideal for someone with early-career accounting or payables experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and multiple deadlines. The position follows a hybrid schedule with on-site work three days per week and offers flexibility around start and end times within established core business hours. You will play an important part in helping the team maintain accurate payment processing while providing coverage during a period of increased workload and staffing changes.
Responsibilities:
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Review incoming invoices, assign the correct account codes, and prepare transactions for timely entry into the accounts payable process.
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Process vendor payments through methods such as ACH and check runs while helping ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal controls.
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Reconcile payment details and supporting documentation to resolve discrepancies before transactions are finalized.
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Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to answer payment-related questions and follow up on outstanding items.
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Maintain organized financial records and supporting files so documentation is easy to track and audit when needed.
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Assist with recurring accounts payable activities and provide dependable support during periods of shifting team capacity and high transaction volume.
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Use JD Edwards and Oracle-based tools to enter, monitor, and update payable information as part of daily workflow.
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Contribute to special accounts payable tasks as assigned, including support related to evolving team processes and workload balancing. Requirements • At least 6 months to 1 year of experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or a closely related accounting support role.
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Hands-on ability to code invoices and apply account information accurately in a business setting.
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Familiarity with common payment methods, including ACH transactions and check processing.
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Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
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Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with on-site attendance in Monroe, Michigan three days per week.
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Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as JD Edwards, Oracle, or similar platforms is preferred.
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No degree is required; practical experience, reliability, and a willingness to learn are valued.
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Effective communication skills for working with vendors and internal teams on payment and documentation matters.
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