Accounts Payable Specialist Denver, North Carolina | Robert Half

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an accounts payable specialist to support a busy accounting team in Denver, North Carolina. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can step into day-to-day payables work with confidence, especially in employee expense processing and invoice review. The person in this role will help maintain accurate payment operations, partner with internal stakeholders, and contribute to a well-organized accounting function in an on-site environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review and process employee expense submissions with close attention to policy compliance, coding accuracy, and supporting documentation.
• Manage accounts payable activities from invoice intake through payment preparation, helping ensure obligations are handled in a timely manner.
• Assign correct general ledger coding to invoices and expense items to support accurate financial records.
• Coordinate payment schedules, including ACH transactions and check runs, based on approved amounts and internal timelines.
• Work within systems such as Concur, SAP, or Oracle to enter, verify, and track payable and expense-related transactions.
• Communicate with employees and internal departments to resolve discrepancies, missing details, and approval issues affecting payment processing.
• Support continuity of accounts payable operations during team coverage needs and assist with knowledge transfer as responsibilities shift.
• Maintain organized records and spreadsheets to monitor payment activity, outstanding items, and related accounting details.