Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in New York in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is well suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to build hands-on experience in accounts payable, including entry-level candidates or current college students.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation before processing.
• Coordinate approval workflows to ensure invoices are authorized by the appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Enter vendor and payment information into the accounting system, including W-9 details and related records.
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable activities from invoice receipt through payment preparation and filing.
• Assign appropriate coding to invoices so expenses are recorded correctly across accounts and cost areas.
• Assist with check run preparation and help track payment status to support on-time disbursements.
• Maintain organized accounts payable files and resolve routine discrepancies by following up with internal teams or vendors as needed.

Requirements

• Experience with accounts payable, invoice processing, or similar accounting support work is preferred.
• Familiarity with coding invoices and preparing payments such as check runs.
• Ability to review financial documents carefully and enter data with a high level of accuracy.
• Comfortable handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in an administrative or accounting environment.
• Proficiency with basic business software and willingness to learn internal accounting systems.
• Strong communication skills and a dependable, team-oriented approach to daily work.
• Entry-level candidates or current college students with relevant interest or exposure to accounting are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.