About the Accounts Payable Specialist Role at Robert Half

Join Robert Half in Concord, California, as a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist for an exciting 4-5 month temporary assignment covering a team member's leave. This is your chance to showcase your financial expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where precision and efficiency drive success. Robert Half, a leader in financial staffing, connects top talent like you with premier organizations seeking reliable professionals for critical roles. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining seamless financial operations, ensuring timely payments, and supporting administrative functions that keep the business running smoothly.

Located in the vibrant city of Concord, CA, this position offers the perfect blend of professional growth and work-life balance in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. With a competitive hourly rate of $23.75 (approximately $49,450 annually based on full-time hours), this role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals passionate about accounts payable careers. Whether you're a seasoned AP professional or looking to advance your skills in invoice processing, subcontractor management, and financial reconciliation, this opportunity provides hands-on experience with real impact.

Robert Half prides itself on fostering self-motivated team players who thrive under pressure. If you possess a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational abilities, and a collaborative spirit, you'll fit right in. This role isn't just about processing payments—it's about contributing to a cohesive team that values accuracy, multitasking, and proactive problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounts Payable Functions

Your primary duties will revolve around high-volume accounts payable processing. This includes entering and posting A/P batches with meticulous accuracy, coding invoices to the appropriate accounts, inputting journal entries into the accounting system, and handling the printing and distribution of checks. These tasks demand a keen eye for detail to prevent errors that could impact vendor relationships or financial reporting.

Subcontractor Payment Management

Specializing in construction or project-based environments, you'll manage subcontractor payments end-to-end. Process incoming invoices, verify supplier payments for accuracy, review critical documents like lien releases, preliminary notices, insurance certificates, and coordinate joint checks when required. This role ensures compliance and smooth vendor interactions, safeguarding the company's interests.

Financial Reconciliations and Billing Support

Take ownership of monthly credit card statement reconciliations, matching transactions, resolving discrepancies, and processing payments promptly. Additionally, support billing operations by following up on missing invoice documentation and compiling monthly cross-billing backups for internal teams.

Administrative and Front Desk Support

Beyond finance, provide essential administrative assistance, including daily intercompany mail runs, postage management, and front desk coverage for guest reception. This multifaceted role builds your versatility while contributing to overall office efficiency.

Required Qualifications

To excel as our Accounts Payable Specialist, bring proven experience in AP processing, ideally in a fast-paced setting. Key qualifications include a strong work ethic, self-motivation, and the ability to multitask seamlessly. Exceptional attention to detail is non-negotiable, as is robust organizational skills to manage high volumes of invoices and payments.

A collaborative, team-oriented mindset will help you thrive in our supportive environment. Familiarity with subcontractor payments, lien releases, insurance verification, and joint checks is highly desirable. Proficiency in accounting software, Excel, and basic journal entries is essential. Prior experience reconciling credit card statements and handling administrative tasks rounds out the ideal profile. High school diploma required; associate's degree in accounting or finance preferred. Immediate availability for full-time hours in Concord, CA, is a must.

Why Join Us at Robert Half?

Choosing Robert Half means partnering with a global leader in finance and accounting staffing, renowned for placing over 100,000 professionals annually. This temporary role offers stability for 4-5 months with potential for extension, plus access to our exclusive network of career opportunities. Enjoy competitive pay, professional development resources, and the chance to work onsite in a modern Concord office.

Benefit from our commitment to your success: ongoing support from dedicated recruiters, skill-building webinars, and performance feedback. Concord, CA, provides an ideal backdrop with its proximity to Oakland, San Francisco, and outdoor attractions like Mount Diablo State Park. Join a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth. Apply today to elevate your accounts payable career with Robert Half—where precision meets opportunity.

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