Accounts Payable Clerk

Responsibilities

• Review incoming invoices, confirm supporting documentation, and enter payment details accurately into the accounting system.
• Prepare and process vendor payments while maintaining adherence to internal approval and compliance standards.
• MATCH invoices to appropriate coding and supporting records to ensure accurate expense tracking.
• RECONCILE vendor accounts and monthly statements, researching discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly.
• MONITOR available payment discounts, apply eligible credits, and FOLLOW UP on open memos to maintain accurate balances.
• HANDLE check-related activities, including voids and stop-payment requests, with proper documentation and control.
• AID in SALES TAX reporting by GATHERING payment data and MAINTAINING complete records for filing purposes.
• SUPPORT ongoing ACCOUNTS PAYABLE workflows by HELPING maintain organized files and RESPONDING to vendor or internal payment inquiries.

Requirements

• EXPERIENCE working in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support position.
• WORKING KNOWLEDGE of invoice processing, invoice coding, and check run procedures.
• ABILITY to REVIEW financial documents carefully and MAINTAIN a high level of accuracy.
• FAMILIARITY with RECONCILING statements and RESOLVING payment discrepancies.
• UNDERSTANDING of BASIC compliance practices related to payable transactions.
• STRONG ORGANIZATIONAL and TIME MANAGEMENT skills in an ONSITE office setting.
• PROFICIENCY with STANDARD accounting or ENTERPRISE software and MICROSOFT OFFICE applications.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple payment-related tasks in a fast-paced office environment.

Skills

Strong organizational and time management skills in an onsite office setting.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

Schedule

This position offers a permanent, onsite contract role with the opportunity to transition into a permanent position.