Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payables activities for a manufacturing operation in Gray Court, South Carolina. This role focuses on accurate invoice handling, timely vendor payments, and dependable support during monthly close activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable experience, strong attention to detail, and confidence working with ERP and invoice management systems in a deadline-driven environment.Responsibilities:• Manage the full invoice workflow, ensuring purchase orders, receipts, and billing records align before transactions are posted.• Examine incoming invoices for completeness, proper authorization, and adherence to company accounting procedures.• Partner with purchasing staff, warehouse personnel, and suppliers to investigate and resolve billing differences or receiving issues.• Maintain vendor account records and confirm that supporting documentation is current, accurate, and properly stored.• Execute payment activities through ERP-based payment methods, wire transfers, and check processing while following established due dates.• Communicate with vendors regarding remittance timing, open balances, and payment-related questions in a thorough manner.• Contribute to period-end accounting tasks by assisting with accruals, cutoff reviews, and other close-related payables activities.• Prepare and review aging schedules and provide documentation needed for financial reviews, audits, and compliance requests.• Record and update accounts payable transactions in ERP and invoice automation systems while helping strengthen controls and improve process efficiency.• At least 3 years of accounts payable or closely related accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing setting.• Practical knowledge of core accounts payable procedures, including invoice coding, invoice processing, and payment execution.• Experience using SAP or another comparable ERP platform for payables processing and transaction management.• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and Pivot Tables for reporting and analysis.• Solid understanding of basic accounting concepts and how they apply to payables and month-end support.• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work and manage multiple deadlines effectively.• Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.• An associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.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 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 and Privacy Notice.