Accounts Payable Clerk
Responsibilities
- Examine incoming invoices to confirm billing details, account allocation, and required approvals before payment is issued.
- Record invoices, disbursements, and related transaction data accurately within the firm’s accounting platform.
- Maintain vendor profiles and assist with onboarding new suppliers while keeping documentation complete and current.
- Apply expenses to the appropriate general ledger accounts, departments, or client-related matters with a high degree of accuracy.
- Reconcile accounts payable activity, investigate variances, and address outstanding issues in a timely manner.
- Process check activity and ensure deposit information is entered correctly in banking and accounting systems.
- Produce accounts payable reports and supporting financial documentation for internal review and audit readiness.
- Organize payment records and accounting files to support compliance with firm standards and regulatory expectations.
- Communicate with staff members and vendors to resolve questions involving invoices, payment status, or account discrepancies.
Requirements
- Experience handling accounts payable functions such as invoice review, coding, and payment processing.
- Working knowledge of accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Aderant, Tabs, Coyote, or similar financial software.
- Solid understanding of core accounting concepts, including debits, credits, and general ledger coding.
- Strong accuracy in data entry and financial record maintenance with close attention to detail.
- Able to prioritize deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal teams.
- Proven ability to identify discrepancies, research issues, and resolve them with minimal supervision.
- High level of discretion when working with confidential financial and business information.
Qualifications
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.
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Benefits
Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.
Pay
$65,000 - $75,000 USD Per Year
Schedule
Ongoing / Full-Time
Location
Sacramento, CA
Date
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z