Accounts Payable Specialist
Description Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our healthcare client's team in Des Moines. If you have a passion for accuracy, strong organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute your expertise to a mission-driven organization!Key Responsibilities:
Process high-volume accounts payable invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for multiple departments.
Verify and match invoices to purchase orders and receipts, addressing discrepancies with vendors or internal teams.
Maintain accurate vendor records and communicate with vendors to resolve payment issues.
Prepare and execute weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
Support month-end close processes by reconciling accounts payable transactions and assisting in accrual preparation.
Monitor expense reports for compliance with company policies and verify accuracy of reimbursement requests.
Assist in audits by maintaining accurate documentation of payables and generating required reports.
Collaborate with the accounting team to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
Requirements
2+ years of experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and other accounting software.
Familiarity with healthcare industry payables is a plus but not required.
Strong attention to detail, with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication skills for working with internal teams and external vendors.
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.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) .