Accounts Payable Speciialist

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half has partnered with a growing, family friendly real estate development company in Raleigh to assist them in hiring an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. In this onsite role, you will oversee the accounts payable functions for multiple entities within the construction and real estate businesses. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of Accounts Payable experience, and a degree is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Review, code, and accurately input vendor invoices into the appropriate accounting systems.

• Monitor and manage accounts payable processes, including verifying approvals, cost allocations, and payment strategies.

• Reconcile discrepancies in invoices and resolve payment holds in collaboration with project management teams.

• Maintain up-to-date vendor insurance compliance by ensuring certificates of insurance are current before releasing payments.

• Build and nurture strong relationships with vendors and internal staff, addressing inquiries and resolving disputes promptly.

Support external auditors by preparing accounts payable documentation and performing necessary reconciliations.

• Reconcile accounts payable-related balance sheet accounts and assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and contribute to the implementation of automation solutions.

• Participate in system upgrades

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or at least five years of relevant accounts payable experience.

• Proficiency in using accounting software, with knowledge of Trimble Spectrum and Yardi preferred.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to create and analyze spreadsheets.

• Experience working in a multi-entity environment, such as real estate and construction, is highly desirable.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage high volumes of invoices and vendor interactions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with subcontractor compliance requirements, including insurance and lien waivers.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and maintain professionalism and dependability.