Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role is crucial in our distribution industry, where you will be responsible for managing vendor invoices, ensuring proper financial tracking, and maintaining vendor profiles. Your expertise in accounting functions, account coding, and financial services will significantly contribute to our operations. Responsibilities: • Accurately process vendor invoices, ensuring a correct match between purchase order, receiving report, and invoice • Assign suitable General Ledger codes to invoices for precise financial tracking and reporting • Collaborate with procurement staff to address invoice discrepancies and guarantee invoice reconciliation • Prepare and execute check runs and ACH payments, securing necessary approvals in compliance with the authorization matrix • Maintain organized records by matching payment documentation, such as check copies, to invoices for scanning and filing purposes • Communicate effectively with vendors to resolve issues related to late payments, short pays, and other account discrepancies • Manage and update vendor accounts, including modifying contact information, credit terms, and the setup of new vendor profiles • Review and monitor bank positive pay files to protect against unauthorized or fraudulent payments • Generate un-invoiced receipt reports, follow up with buyers for resolution, and obtain missing invoices for timely payment processing • Assist with year-end reporting tasks such as the preparation and distribution of 1099 forms for vendor compliance Requirements • Proficiency in Account Coding is required. • Familiarity with various Accounting Software Systems is essential. • Experience with ADP - Financial Services is expected. • Proficiency in using Concur and Excel is a plus. • Knowledge of ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning is necessary. • Ability to perform various Accounting Functions efficiently is needed. • Experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP) is required. • Understanding of Accrual Accounting is vital. • Prior experience in Auditing is a plus. • Familiarity with Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions is beneficial. 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) .