Description We are offering a contract for a permanent position as an Accounts Payable Specialist in our Research & Development industry, located in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role involves a substantial amount of repetitive work, requiring attention to detail and problem-solving skills. It also requires effective communication with diverse individuals, as our purchasing is not centralized. Responsibilities: • Attend to intricate and local invoicing processes, excluding international transactions • Familiarize and manage the 3-way matching process, ensuring accurate and efficient operation • Utilize accounting software systems such as SAP, ensuring optimal use of ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning tools • Maintain and update accounts payable records, while ensuring compliance with accrual accounting standards • Process daily invoices, paying attention to detail and accuracy • Communicate effectively with various departments via phone or email for account-related inquiries • Handle sales tax matters and ensure compliance with relevant regulations • Utilize skills in account coding and automated clearing house (ACH) operations • Show emotional maturity and resilience in a busy work environment. Requirements • Proficient in Account Coding, with the ability to accurately assign expenses to the correct accounts. • Familiarity with Accounting Software Systems and their application in managing financial processes. • Experience with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning systems, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of their functions. • Proficient in performing a wide range of Accounting Functions, including but not limited to, budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting. • Experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP), demonstrating a thorough understanding of the process, from invoice receipt to payment. • Knowledge of Accrual Accounting principles and the ability to apply them in financial reporting and analysis. • Familiarity with Automated Clearing House (ACH) processes, and the ability to manage electronic payments and collections. • Proficiency in using SAP for managing financial and accounting processes. • Understanding of Sales Tax regulations and the ability to accurately calculate and apply them in financial transactions. • Experience in 3 Way Matching, demonstrating the ability to match invoices, purchase orders, and receiving reports. 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) .