Description A national organization with an accounting department in Long Beach is in the need of a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist. The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a crucial role in managing the full accounts payable cycle while ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong accounting skills and a commitment to process improvement. Responsibilities: + Managing full-cycle accounts payable, including reviewing, coding, and processing invoices accurately and promptly. + Strong experience with NetSuite is a plus + Performing timely accrual calculations and journal entries to ensure month-end and year-end financial accuracy. + Reconciling AP subledger to the general ledger and ensuring discrepancies are resolved efficiently. + Coordinating approvals and following up with internal stakeholders on pending or disputed invoice issues. + Collaborating with the accounting team on financial close processes, specifically pertaining to AP-related accruals and reporting. + Monitoring accounts to ensure timely vendor payments in alignment with organizational policies. + Communicating with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment status inquiries, and other issues professionally. + Supporting the preparation of 1099s and adhering to compliance with AP-related tax regulations. + Assisting with process improvement initiatives to streamline accounts payable operations. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable or a related accounting role. • Proficiency in account coding and accounting software systems, including ERP platforms. • Strong knowledge of accounts payable procedures, accrual accounting, and auditing practices. • Familiarity with NetSuite • Ability to handle high volumes of invoices while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. • Excellent communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders. • Strong organizational and analytical skills to identify and resolve discrepancies. • Commitment to adhering to compliance standards and improving operational processes. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .