Accounts Payable Specialist

About the Opportunity

Robert Half is partnering with an industry-leading construction organization to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing company known for its strong reputation, collaborative culture, and commitment to operational excellence.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the accounting team, managing a high-volume accounts payable function while supporting process improvements and an upcoming ERP implementation initiative. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex reconciliations and vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Review, verify, and code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts and projects.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and process weekly electronic payments, EFTs, wire transfers, and cheque runs.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Perform regular vendor statement reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and employee expense claims.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure supporting documentation is complete and compliant.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting.
• Collaborate with project managers, site personnel, procurement teams, and accounting staff to ensure timely invoice approvals.
• Support the implementation and optimization of a new ERP system, including data validation, testing, process documentation, and user support.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable workflows, internal controls, and efficiencies.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and construction industry best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, preferably within the construction, engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environment.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong reconciliation experience, including vendor accounts, subledgers, and balance sheet accounts.
• Previous exposure to ERP implementations, system conversions, or process improvement initiatives is considered a strong asset.
• Proficiency with accounting and ERP systems, such as Viewpoint, Spectrum, CMiC, JD Edwards, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.