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.
