Accounts Payable Specialist Tucson, AZ | Robert Half

Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client, in the growing mining industry, is in need for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a contract basis! The Accounts Payable Specialist will be needed to support high-volume financial operations, and is ideal for a detail-focused individual who can manage complex payable activity, employee expense submissions, and cross-entity allocations in a fast-moving environment. The position requires strong accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to keep payment processing on schedule while working across multiple transaction types.

Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of invoices and payment requests while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely entry into the accounts payable workflow.

• Review and assign proper account codes to invoices and expenses so transactions are recorded correctly within the financial system.

• Manage employee expense reports through Concur, verifying supporting documentation and resolving discrepancies before approval and payment.

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

• Support intercompany allocation work related to newly acquired entities, ensuring charges are distributed appropriately across business units.

• Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and vendor issues by coordinating with internal stakeholders and maintaining clear documentation.

• Maintain accurate records in SAP and related systems to support audit readiness, reconciliation efforts, and reporting needs.

• Prioritize competing deadlines effectively while delivering consistent results in a fast-paced accounts payable setting.