Accounts Payable Specialist Portland

Accounts Payable Specialist

Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is looking for an accounts payable specialist to support day-to-day invoice and payment activities for our client in SE Portland. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a service-minded approach when working with vendors and internal teams. The position focuses on accurate transaction processing, policy compliance, and timely resolution of payment-related questions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for completeness and policy alignment, then gather any missing details needed to move transactions forward accurately.
• Investigate invoice and purchase order variances, working with internal partners and external suppliers to resolve issues promptly.
• Assign appropriate account coding and enter payable transactions into the company's financial systems with a high degree of accuracy.
• Support employee expense reimbursement processing through Concur, including review of submissions for adherence to travel and expense guidelines.
• Assist with company credit card expense activity by validating charges and confirming compliance with purchasing standards.
• Communicate with vendors to answer payment questions, address account concerns, and help maintain positive business relationships.
• Partner closely with purchasing and other departments to clear exceptions, reconcile documentation, and keep payment workflows on schedule.
• Provide backup support for payment processing activities, including check runs and other disbursement tasks as needed.
• Follow company, safety, food safety, and quality procedures at all times, and escalate any concerns to department leadership promptly.