Accounts Payable Specialist Cartersville, Georgia | Robert Half

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for a dependable Accounts Payable Specialist to join a collaborative accounting team. This contract opportunity focuses on managing high-volume payables activity while also supporting purchasing-related coordination across daily operations. The right candidate will bring strong accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to stay organized while handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle by reviewing invoices, assigning proper coding, routing items for approval, and preparing payments for processing.
• Compare purchase orders, receiving documentation, and vendor billing to confirm that transactions are accurate before payment is released.
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigate variances, and work through billing issues to ensure vendor accounts remain current and accurate.
• Contribute to month-end accounting tasks by assisting with reconciliations, accrual-related support, and other close activities as needed.
• Partner with procurement and operations teams to address purchasing discrepancies, receiving concerns, and documentation gaps.
• Maintain purchasing and inventory records with a high level of accuracy to support reporting and transaction traceability.
• Respond to vendor questions regarding payment timing, account balances, and outstanding items in a clear and timely manner.
• Organize financial records and supporting documents in accordance with internal controls, audit readiness expectations, and company procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within accounts payable and purchasing workflows through process enhancements.