Accounts Payable Specialist Saint Paul, Minnesota | Robert Half

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing accounting team in Minnesota. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-focused individual who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys managing payables from start to finish, and can adapt to a fast-moving operational environment. The role offers the chance to build expertise in a specialized accounts payable process while partnering closely with internal teams to keep financial transactions organized and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accounts payable cycle from initial invoice intake through final payment processing, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and on time.
• Review incoming invoices, assign the appropriate general ledger coding, and enter payment data into Quick Books Online with a high degree of precision.
• Verify invoices against approvals, supporting records, and internal documentation requirements before processing.
• Allocate expenses to the correct aircraft, departments, and other designated cost centers based on established guidelines.
• Prepare and process payment activity, including ACH transactions and check runs, while maintaining strong attention to deadlines.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor information, address payment-related questions, and build effective communication with external partners.
• Reconcile accounts payable activity, credit card transactions, and related records to support accurate financial reporting and month-end close.
• Investigate discrepancies, resolve matching or coding issues, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to correct exceptions.
• Adhere to internal accounting controls, established procedures, and documentation standards across all payable activities.
• Provide administrative and accounting support to the broader finance team as business needs evolve.

* Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.

Please submit your resume and call  for review and consideration.