Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing team in Ogden, Utah in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position supports day-to-day payment operations by ensuring invoices, vendor payments, and batch documentation are handled accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced accounting environment.Responsibilities:- Sort and distribute incoming accounts payable documents, including invoices, statements, and returned payments, to the appropriate team members for timely processing.- Prepare and manage outgoing vendor payments by paper check while following established controls and any special handling instructions.- Examine accounting batch reports against required supporting records to confirm completeness and accuracy before approval.- Approve payment batches within established processing timelines, including recurring hourly, daily, and weekly deadlines.- Partner with accounts payable colleagues to investigate and resolve discrepancies uncovered during audit and review activities.- Provide accurate and timely responses to questions and requests from both internal stakeholders and external vendors.- Build positive working relationships across departments and with vendors to support effective payment operations.- Contribute to process improvements and team initiatives that enhance workflow efficiency within the accounts payable function.- Support departmental objectives by collaborating closely with team members and maintaining consistent service levels. Requirements- At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable.- Working knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, ACH transactions, and check run processing.- Familiarity with internal controls and compliance standards, including SOX-related procedures.- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word for reporting, tracking, and documentation tasks.- Ability to read, interpret, and draft routine business correspondence with accuracy and professionalism.- Detail-oriented approach with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.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) .