Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half Finance and Accounting is seeking a determined Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team! As a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, you will oversee payouts and review financial transactions. In this role, you will process payment invoices, help create reports on financial activity, and coordinate with other accountants to ensure all records are accurate. For immediate and confidential consideration please email your resume directly to Shannon Edlinger at . Responsibilites: -High volume voucher review/input and remittance processing in a multi-currency, multi-entity environment, including: -Review check requests for proper authorization and support in payables routing and approval system -Export/modify voucher files and import to core accounting system -Review and Posting of vouchers in core accounting system -Issue payments via outgoing wire transfer, check payment or third-party foreign currency processor on an as needed basis (daily, weekly, monthly) -Coordinate and obtain necessary outgoing wire approvals and signatures on checks -Release signed checks (mail direct to vendor or distribute to internal contact) -Scan Accounting copies and support documentation -Review, research and respond to vendor statements and general inquiries within expected timeframes -Communicate difficult messages in a courteous and professional manner -Maintain vendor and payee master files in Chrome River and the firm’s core accounting system -Ensure the firm obtains FormW-8 and FormW-9 in accordance with established IRS reporting requirements -Manage the client trust disbursement process for US-based offices, including: -Review and audit of trust disbursements requests prepared by staff in the firm’s US offices -Request additional support documentation and corrections, as needed -Generate outgoing payments and internal funds transfers in the firm’s core accounting system and banking software -Perform other tasks and projects as assigned by the Accounts Payable Supervisor and/or the Accounting Manager.

-Associates degree in Accounting, preferred, or 3-5 years related experience in a professional service setting -Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to consistently display professionalism in tone and spirit -Demonstrated technical proficiency with business and accounting software applications (ex: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Chrome River, Concur, Elite 3E) -Must have worked off a legal software/Larger ERP. (any) Tech driven company. -Strong Excel – MUST have pivots/v’s understanding. Most work is done in Excel. -Ability to work independently to meet established deadlines -Assumes responsibility and takes ownership of work -Attention to detail, while understanding the big picture -Problem solving skills/ability to transfer technical knowledge from one assignment to the next -Strong organizational -Must have client service industry -High volume environment