Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

Robert Half Contract Finance and Accounting is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy accounting team in Carson City, Nevada. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage invoice processing with accuracy in a construction-related environment. The person in this role will help keep payables moving efficiently while following funding controls, coordinating lien waiver follow-up, and supporting accounting activities tied to ongoing system-related work.

Responsibilities:

- Process a high volume of accounts payable transactions each day, ensuring invoices are entered accurately and routed in a timely manner.

- Review commitments and available funding before posting payables, and hold transactions when adjustments are needed to maintain proper financial controls.

- Apply correct account coding to invoices and verify supporting documentation for completeness and compliance.

- Follow up with vendors and subcontractors to obtain outstanding lien waivers and maintain organized records of required documents.

- Assist with payment activities, including ACH transactions and check run preparation, while helping to ensure deadlines are met.

- Work within construction accounting processes and systems to support accurate tracking of commitments, invoices, and vendor information.

- Contribute to accounting continuity during ongoing ERP-related activities, including tasks connected to the Net Suite implementation as needed.

If interested please apply today and for immediate consideration call Keisha at

Requirements - Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, and payment processing.

- Familiarity with ACH payments, check runs, and standard accounts payable controls.

- Understanding of lien waivers and related documentation within a construction accounting setting.

- Ability to recognize funding or commitment issues and use sound judgment before moving transactions forward.

- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry and document review.

- Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to think beyond a checklist when handling day-to-day work.

- Experience working with accounting or project management systems used for invoice and subcontractor processing.

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