Accounts Payable Specialist Plymouth, MN | Robert Half

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist for a manufacturing organization in Plymouth, Minnesota. This contract position is expected to run for approximately two months and is suited for an experienced candidate who can step in quickly and manage high-volume invoice processing with accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring strong AP knowledge, sound judgment in coding and payment activities, and hands-on experience working in Oracle.

Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner while ensuring proper account coding and supporting documentation.

• Review and resolve open receipt items by coordinating with internal teams to clear discrepancies and maintain accurate records.

• Prepare and execute payment activities, including ACH transactions and check runs, in accordance with established schedules and controls.

• Use Oracle to enter, validate, and monitor accounts payable transactions while maintaining data integrity across the system.

• Investigate invoice exceptions, payment issues, and supplier inquiries to support smooth day-to-day AP operations.

• Assist the team during coverage gaps and changing workload demands by providing dependable accounting support where needed.

• Contribute to operational continuity as responsibilities shift within the department, including support tied to evolving team roles or process updates.