Accounts Payable Specialist

Randstad USA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to own our Accounts Payable function. In this hands-on role, you will manage the full AP cycle, ensure timely vendor payments, and audit corporate expenses. You’ll also back up payroll and full-cycle Accounts Receivable as needed.

This position suits a collaborative team player who adapts quickly, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and helps scale finance operations as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in an Accounts Payable role with basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to keep financial data organized.
• Excellent time-management to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to help where needed.
• Experience with payroll administration or accounts receivable is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounts payable workflow from invoice receipt to reconciliation.
• Manage two payment runs per week and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Review Amex expense reports to enforce company spending policies.
• Support full-cycle accounts receivable and payroll tracking during absences.
• Collaborate with finance and admin on special projects as the business scales.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Time management

Positive attitude

Payroll/AR experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Our client, a growing, collaborative family business seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to take ownership of our Accounts Payable function. In this hands-on role, you will manage the full AP cycle, ensure timely vendor payments, and audit corporate expenses. Because they thrive on teamwork and cross-collaboration, you will also play a vital role in supporting our broader finance operations by providing backup for payroll and full-cycle Accounts Receivable. This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable, positive team player who wants to make a direct, visible impact on our daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the complete accounts payable workflow, including the receipt, processing, verification, and reconciliation of all incoming invoices.
• Manage and complete two payment runs per week, ensuring all vendor partners are paid accurately and on schedule.
• Process and review company Amex expense reports to maintain strict compliance with internal spending policies.
• Step in to support full-cycle Accounts Receivable during team absences and assist payroll operations by tracking and managing employee time-off requests.
• Partner with the wider administrative and financial teams to tackle special projects and day-to-day tasks as the business scales.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in an Accounts Payable role backed by a foundation in basic accounting principles.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to keep complex financial data meticulously organized.
• Time-management skills with the proven ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine willingness to roll up your sleeves and help wherever the team needs it.
• Prior hands-on experience with payroll administration or accounts receivable is highly preferred.

salary: $50,000 - $70,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Drive the complete accounts payable workflow, including the receipt, processing, verification, and reconciliation of all incoming invoices.
• Manage and complete two payment runs per week, ensuring all vendor partners are paid accurately and on schedule.
• Process and review company Amex expense reports to maintain strict compliance with internal spending policies.
• Step in to support full-cycle Accounts Receivable during team absences, and assist payroll operations by tracking and managing employee time-off requests.
• Partner with the wider administrative and financial teams to tackle special projects and day-to-day tasks as the business scales.

Skills

Basic Accounts Receivable

AP (4 years of experience is preferred)

Payments/Cash Posting (4 years of experience is preferred)

Qualifications (Additional)

Years of experience: 4 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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