About the Accounts Payable Specialist Role

Join Robert Half in the vibrant city of Irondale, Alabama, as an Accounts Payable Specialist. This is an exciting ONSITE opportunity in the heart of the steel manufacturing industry, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing critical financial operations. As a contract-to-possible-permanent position, this role offers not just immediate employment but a pathway to long-term career growth and stability. If you're detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and thrive in collaborative environments, this Accounts Payable job in Irondale, AL, is your chance to contribute to a forward-thinking team while advancing your expertise in accounts payable management.

Robert Half is a leader in financial staffing, connecting top talent like you with premier employers. In this position, you'll handle essential AP functions including invoice processing, account coding, and payment executions, all while leveraging tools like Excel, Deltek, and Concur. Located in Irondale—a key industrial hub near Birmingham—this role supports the backbone of steel production, ensuring seamless financial workflows that keep operations running smoothly. With a focus on accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, you'll be integral to the company's success.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will be dynamic and impactful. Here's what you'll tackle:

• Process and verify invoices: Review incoming invoices for accuracy, matching them against purchase orders and receiving reports to ensure compliance with company policies and prevent errors or fraud.
• Account coding expertise: Accurately code expenses and transactions to the appropriate general ledger accounts, maintaining pristine financial records that support robust reporting and audits.
• Payment execution: Run checks and process ACH payments with precision and timeliness, optimizing cash flow and vendor relationships.
• Excel mastery: Harness advanced Excel skills to build pivot tables, perform data analysis, and generate insightful reports that drive decision-making.
• Data entry and maintenance: Handle high-volume data entry for AP operations while keeping vendor files up-to-date and processing expense reports efficiently.
• Team collaboration: Partner with the AP manager and accounting team to resolve discrepancies, answer inquiries, and streamline processes.
• System proficiency: Navigate Deltek and Concur seamlessly to manage workflows, approvals, and reconciliations.
• Compliance champion: Uphold internal controls, procedures, and best practices to safeguard financial integrity.

These responsibilities ensure you're at the forefront of accounts payable excellence, making a tangible difference in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Required Qualifications

To excel as our Accounts Payable Specialist in Irondale, Alabama, bring the following:

• Proven experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing, coding, and payments.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, particularly with pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems like Deltek and expense management tools like Concur.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in high-volume environments.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills for team and vendor interactions.
• Familiarity with financial compliance, internal controls, and GAAP principles.
• Ability to thrive onsite in Irondale, AL, with reliable transportation.
• Background in manufacturing or steel industry is a plus but not required.

Robert Half provides comprehensive training to help you hit the ground running. This role suits professionals seeking contract flexibility with permanent potential.

Why Join Us?

At Robert Half, we prioritize your success. This Accounts Payable Specialist position offers competitive pay around $22.16/hour (estimating $42K-$50K annually), plus the chance for temp-to-hire transition. Benefit from our industry-leading support, including career coaching, skill-building resources, and access to exclusive job opportunities in Alabama's thriving manufacturing sector.

Irondale, AL, boasts a strong economy driven by steel and logistics, with proximity to Birmingham's amenities. Enjoy a supportive team culture, professional growth, and the stability of a contract-to-permanent role. Keywords: Accounts Payable jobs Irondale AL, AP Specialist steel manufacturing, Deltek Concur Excel roles, Robert Half finance careers. Apply today and elevate your AP career!