Accounts Payable Specialist Middletown, Connecticut | Robert Half

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our client on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced accounting environment and can manage a high volume of invoices with strong accuracy and follow-through. The role offers the opportunity to support essential payables operations while partnering with finance leadership and contributing to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable activities, including reviewing, coding, and entering a large volume of invoices each week.
• Prepare and process vendor payments through checks and ACH transactions while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile and administer purchasing card and fleet card activity, ensuring charges are properly documented and assigned.
• Verify invoice details, confirm account coding, and route items through the appropriate approval workflow.
• Support continuity of payables operations by assisting with knowledge transfer and cross-training during team transitions.
• Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve payment questions, discrepancies, and outstanding issues.
• Maintain organized financial records and ensure accounts payable documentation aligns with internal controls and audit standards.