Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half

Milwaukie, OR

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Billing, Communication Skills, Credit Cards, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Disbursements, Documentation, Expense Management, Finance, Financial Systems, Food Quality, Food Safety, Leadership, Legal Support Skills, Life Insurance, Marketing, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Reimbursement Guidelines, Research Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Milwaukie, OR

POSTED

2 days ago

Description 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. Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013449257 Requirements - Experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or a related accounting support function. - Working knowledge of invoice coding, account allocation, and payment processing procedures. - Ability to research discrepancies and resolve issues involving invoices, purchase orders, and vendor accounts. - Familiarity with Concur or a similar expense management platform for employee reimbursements. - Experience supporting check runs, credit card expense reconciliation, or other disbursement-related activities. - Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills in a deadline-driven environment. - Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .

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Robert Half

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