Accounts Payable Clerk
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
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Robert Half Finance & Accounting is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk. Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist in Hauppauge, Long Island, NY. This role involves managing vendor payments in a fast-paced environment and offers outstanding training, mentorship, and a defined career path into a Staff Accountant position for growth-oriented individuals.
Key focus areas include Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices ensuring proper approvals and documentation are received including 3-way matching, Manage the full payment cycle, including checks, ACH transactions, wire payments, and other electronic disbursements, and Support month-end accounting activities by preparing AP-related schedules and reconciling outstanding transactions.
Important skills include Excel, Accounting Software, Attention To Detail, Organizational Abilities, Communication, and Problem-Solving.
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Accounts Payable Specialist with Growth Potential, Hauppauge, Long Island, NY
Anna Parson at Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist. This Accounts Payable Specialist role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and managing vendor payments. The Accounts Payable Specialist offers outstanding training, mentorship, and a defined career path into a Staff Accountant role for someone looking to grow their accounting career.
As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will:
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Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices while ensuring proper approvals and documentation are received including 3-way matching.
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Manage the full payment cycle, including checks, ACH transactions, wire payments, and other electronic disbursements.
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Support month-end accounting activities by preparing AP-related schedules and reconciling outstanding transactions.
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Communicate with vendors and internal departments to research and resolve billing questions and payment discrepancies.
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Maintain vendor records, payment files, and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
Why Join?
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Excellent training and mentorship from an experienced accounting team.
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Clear advancement opportunity and career progression to a Staff Accountant position.
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Collaborative and supportive work environment.
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Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing organization.
Contact Anna Parson at Robert Half for confidential consideration or Apply Now!!!
Requirements
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
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1+ years of Accounts Payable or general accounting experience preferred.
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Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting software skills.
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Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
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Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
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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