Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are offering a contract for an Accounts Payable Specialist role in New York, 10022, United States. This role plays a crucial part in our operations by ensuring vendors are compensated for their services and products. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will review and process invoices, handle vendor inquiries, reconcile vendor statements, and manage check distribution. Accurately key, process, and pay invoices within pre-determined time allotments. Match payments to corresponding invoice back-up documentation. Verify approval signatures on each payment. Ensure that all payments are applied to correct code description. Handle customer service calls for the Accounts Payable department for external vendors, as well as internal customers. Check and approve all vouchers for payment. Prepare invoice deduction notices, as necessary. Answer all vendor inquiries. Prepare accounts payable checks. Maintain all accounts payable files. Prepare analysis of accounts, as required. Responsible for vendor maintenance. Assist with accounts receivable and special projects, as necessary. Perform daily and monthly treasury tasks (i.e. weekly payment runs, manual wire payments, posting of manual payments to the general ledger, daily cash reconciliation, and other Treasury tasks as needed)Requirements Must have a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Finance, Mathematics, Accounting or a related field. Must have 2-5 years’ experience in real estate accounting. Must possess at least 2 years of accounts payable specialist experience. Prior work experience in an office environment. Experience with LIHTC (Experience with Section 8 financed properties a PLUS). Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel. Experience with Yardi software preferred. Ability to ensure accuracy in job delivery. Ability to properly organize and prioritize tasks, as well as office environment. Honest, dependable, punctual and hardworking. Must be able to work with a team. Excellent follow-up skills. Pays close attention to details. Able to meet deadlines in a timely fashionRobert 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.© 2024 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) .