Accounts Payable Specialist/Pitts

LHH; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk for an immediate contract-to-hire opportunity in the Pittsburgh area. This role handles vendor invoices, matches POs, supports month-end close, and maintains accurate financial records in a fast-paced office.

Candidates should have prior AP or bookkeeping experience, strong data entry, proficiency in Excel and accounting software, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with high accuracy.

Qualifications

• Prior accounts payable, accounting clerk, or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong data entry and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Assist with weekly check runs, ACH payments, and vendor payments.
• Maintain vendor files and update account information as needed.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and assist with account reconciliations.
• Support month-end closing activities and accounting projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and payment procedures.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: Up to $21.00/hour, based on experience

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk for an immediate contract-to-hire opportunity in the Pittsburgh area. This position is ideal for candidates with experience processing invoices, supporting accounting functions, and maintaining accurate financial records in a fast-paced office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Assist with weekly check runs, ACH payments, and vendor payments.
• Maintain vendor files and update account information as needed.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and assist with account reconciliations.
• Support month-end closing activities and accounting projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and payment procedures.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records.

Qualifications

Required:

• Previous Accounts Payable, Accounting Clerk, or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong data entry and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred:

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience working in a high-volume invoice processing environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Pay up to $21.00/hour based on experience.
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential.
• Immediate start available.
• Professional and team-oriented work environment.
• Excellent opportunity to expand your accounting and administrative skills.

Pay Details: $19.00 to $21.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.