Accounts Payable Specialist Philadelphia, PA | Robert Half

Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half is looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payables operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This Accounts Payable Specialist position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate with financial data, and comfortable working across invoice processing, payment coordination, and expense review activities. The Accounts Payable Specialist role will partner with internal teams and external vendors to keep transactions current, resolve payment issues, and uphold established accounting procedures.

If this sounds like you then put your talents to the test. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at  and mention job reference #.

As an Accounts Payable Specialist your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Review incoming invoices, assign the correct accounting codes, and enter payable information accurately within required timelines.
• Examine employee expense submissions for completeness and policy alignment, then address exceptions or missing details as needed.
• Maintain vendor account information and coordinate timely payment processing through methods such as ACH and check runs.
• Reconcile payable records and investigate discrepancies by working with departments and suppliers to reach resolution.
• Contribute to month-end activities by preparing supporting details for accruals, account reconciliations, and closing entries.
• Follow internal financial controls and documented procedures to help ensure compliant and consistent payment operations.
• Provide reports, records, and transaction support during audit requests and other financial review activities.
• Use accounting and financial systems to track payable activity, update records, and generate routine payment-related reporting.