Accountant 1 Job at Robert Half, New York, NY

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  • Robert Half
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable specialist to support invoice processing, expense review, and financial analysis activities for a long-term contract opportunity. This role is well suited to someone with early-career accounting experience who can work carefully with financial records, apply policy guidelines consistently, and collaborate with internal stakeholders. The position will contribute to daily payables operations while also assisting with reporting, process documentation, and assigned special projects.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoice vouchers by reviewing submissions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance before entering them into the organization's financial system.
• Examine corporate card activity and employee expense reimbursements, confirming that charges are properly documented and align with established procedures.
• Monitor the accounts payable inbox, retrieve submitted vouchers, and evaluate each item to determine whether it is appropriate for processing.
• Verify that invoice transactions meet three-way matching requirements by confirming alignment among purchase orders, receipts, and billed amounts.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis related to accounts payable activity and organize financial data to support departmental decision-making.
• Investigate outstanding or prior-period balances by using available records and coordinating with finance contacts and other internal teams.
• Contribute to the documentation and refinement of departmental procedures by recording current workflows and supporting updates to business processes.
• Review and validate accounting data for completeness and reasonableness in support of system-related data preparation activities, escalating issues promptly when needed.
• Support special assignments and additional finance-related tasks as directed by management.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting support role.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, voucher entry, and expense report review.
• Ability to analyze financial information and complete ad hoc reporting assignments with accuracy.
• Familiarity with budget processes and general finance operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and comfort working within financial systems and data-driven workflows.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to apply policies consistently.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments to resolve financial questions.

Job Tags

Long term contract

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