Accounts Payable Specialist Grand Rapids, MI | Robert Half

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy finance function within a printing and publishing environment. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate transaction processing, strong vendor coordination, and keeping payment activity organized in a fast-moving setting. The position offers the chance to contribute across the full payables process while working closely with internal teams to maintain timely and compliant financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Handle a high volume of payable transactions with accuracy, ensuring invoices are entered, coded, and routed appropriately for approval.
• Prepare vendor disbursements through multiple payment methods, including checks, ACH, and wire activity, while meeting established deadlines.
• Review employee expense submissions for policy compliance and complete timely processing and follow-up when corrections are needed.
• Create and maintain purchase orders, then align invoices with supporting records to confirm proper documentation before payment.
• Maintain vendor account information, respond to payment and invoice questions, and build productive working relationships with external partners.
• Reconcile supplier statements, research discrepancies, and coordinate resolutions to prevent delays or duplicate payments.
• Support month-end accounts payable close tasks by organizing records and ensuring payable balances are current and accurate.
• Work with departments across the business to address invoice issues, improve workflow efficiency, and uphold internal control standards.