Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position supports day-to-day payable operations while also assisting with scholarship-related accounting activity, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable managing detailed financial processes with accuracy and professionalism. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to timely payments, organized recordkeeping, and reliable financial reporting in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

- Process invoices from receipt through approval, account coding, and entry into the accounting system with a strong focus on accuracy.

- Manage payment activity by preparing check runs and coordinating electronic fund transfers in accordance with established schedules and controls.

- Reconcile accounts payable transactions and investigate discrepancies to ensure vendor balances and internal records remain current.

- Support scholarship-related accounting tasks by maintaining financial records, tracking disbursements, and assisting with account oversight.

- Post and review financial activity against the general ledger to help preserve accurate accounting documentation.

- Use Microsoft Office applications and financial systems, including Sungard, to maintain records, prepare reports, and support daily transaction processing.

- Communicate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve payment questions, documentation issues, and outstanding items in a timely manner. Requirements

- Prior experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing, payment coordination, and account reconciliation.

- Working knowledge of invoice coding and general ledger structure within an accounting environment.

- Experience handling check runs and electronic payments such as EFT transactions.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and other tools used for reporting and documentation.

- Familiarity with accounting platforms such as Sungard or similar financial systems.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines, maintain organized records, and process transactions accurately.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal teams.

If you are interested in being considered for this Accounts Payable position and you have the appropriate background, please apply online via the Robert Half website or via the Robert Half app. After applying to this accounting/finance role, please CALL immediately at  to confirm your application has been received! Ask for Carrie, Dan or Aimee and please reference Job # when calling!

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