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    Accounts Payable Specialist – Grants Focus (South San Francisco)

    Opportunity through Robert Half


    Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to take your skills to the next level in a role involving grants management? Robert Half is partnering with a growing organization in South San Francisco to find an Accounts Payable Specialist with a strong background in managing AP functions and grant-related accounting. This hybrid opportunity offers the chance to contribute to impactful projects while advancing your accounting career in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.


    Key Responsibilities:

    • Accounts Payable Management: Handle full-cycle accounts payable processing, including invoice verification, coding, data entry, and payments for vendors, contractors, and grant-funded expenditures.
    • Grant Accounting Support: Work closely with finance and program teams to ensure accurate allocation of grant-related expenses, compliance with grant agreements, and proper documentation for audits.
    • Payment Processing: Manage vendor payment schedules, resolve discrepancies promptly, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
    • Expense Reports: Review employee expense reports for compliance with policies and ensure accuracy before reimbursement.
    • Reconciliations: Participate in monthly reconciliations of AP accounts, ensuring proper coding and identification of grant-related items.
    • Audit Preparation: Maintain organized electronic and paper records of accounts payable transactions, supporting grant reporting and compliance with audit requirements.
    • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes, enhance efficiency, and improve documentation and tracking of grant-related expenses.
    • Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with program managers and grants administrators to resolve AP issues and optimize alignment with funding guidelines.


    Qualifications:

    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
    • Experience: 3+ years of accounts payable experience, including handling grant-related transactions. Nonprofit and/or grant experience strongly preferred.
    • Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar); experience with grants management tools is a plus. Advanced knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) required. Peoplesoft is a plus.
    • Knowledge: Familiarity with federal and state grant compliance requirements is highly desired.
    • Attention to Detail: Ability to manage high volumes of transactions with accuracy, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines and internal controls.
    • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities to work and collaborate effectively across departments.


    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 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.
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