Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are in search of an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the payment cycle activities within the accounting department in the medical research industry. This will include handling invoices, maintaining vendor records, and contributing to the improvement of processes within the accounts payable function.Responsibilities: Efficiently process customer credit applications and encode invoices using Great Plains. Manage daily accounts payable tasks such as maintaining G/L accounts and checking cost allocations. Review and coordinate vendor invoices, ensuring adherence to contract terms and policy compliance. Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system invoices to balances. Ensure successful payment of invoices by examining associated forms and invoices for conformity to procedure requirements. Investigate and resolve potential discrepancies, conducting research and applying corrective actions where needed. Maintain accurate vendor records, updating financial information as needed. Prepare various reports to support financial analysis and audit requirements. Contribute to the improvement of processes within the accounts payable function. Use your skills in 'Account Coding', 'Accounting Software Systems', 'ADP - Financial Services', 'ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning', 'Accounting Functions', 'Accounts Payable (AP)', 'Accrual Accounting', 'Auditing', 'Automated Clearing House (ACH)', 'Great Plains (GPAC)', 'MS Great Plains Accounting', 'Microsoft Excel' to perform tasks efficiently. This role offers a long term contract employment opportunity. Requirements Demonstrated proficiency in account coding Proficiency in accounting software systems Experience with ADP - Financial Services Familiarity with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning Thorough understanding of accounting functions Proven experience with Accounts Payable (AP) Strong knowledge of accrual accounting Experience with auditing Familiarity with Automated Clearing House (ACH) Proficiency in Great Plains (GPAC) Experience with MS Great Plains Accounting Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel 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.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .