Accounts Payable Clerk

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain accounts payable data with a high degree of accuracy across financial records and supporting documentation.
• Review, code, and process vendor invoices to ensure timely and accurate payment handling.
• Collect and organize credit card receipts from employees and match them to related transactions.
• Follow up with staff and vendors to obtain missing invoices, receipts, or other required payment documentation.
• Assist with check run preparation and verify that payment details align with approved invoices.
• Reconcile accounts payable records and investigate discrepancies to keep balances current and accurate.
• Use accounting systems and spreadsheets to track invoice status, payment activity, and outstanding items.

Requirements

• Strong data entry skills with consistent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, account reconciliation, and check run procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for tracking, reviewing, and organizing financial information.
• Experience using accounting or ERP platforms such as Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP.
• Ability to communicate effectively when requesting documentation and resolving missing invoice issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or a similar accounting support function.

Skills

Strong data entry skills, attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Excel, experience with accounting or ERP platforms, communication skills, and organizational abilities.

Benefits

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Eligible for company 401(k) plan.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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About the Role

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for an Information Technology organization in Syracuse, New York. This contract position has the potential to become permanent and is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing a steady volume of invoice-related work.