Accounts Payable Clerk
Robert Half · West Columbia, SC · 3 wk ago
On-siteAccountingTemporary
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy construction and contractor operation in West Columbia, South Carolina. This contract position will play an important role in keeping vendor invoices current, maintaining organized payment records, and helping the accounting team manage a fast-moving workload.
Responsibilities
- Manage a high daily volume of vendor and supplier invoices, ensuring entries are completed accurately and consistently.
- Review payable documentation for completeness and route items through the proper approval process to support timely payment.
- Enter, code, and track invoices within company accounting platforms, including systems used in the flooring and construction environment.
- Help reduce outstanding payable balances by organizing pending items and following through on unresolved invoice issues.
- Maintain clear and accurate financial records through consistent data entry, filing, and account reconciliation support.
- Assist with check run preparation and related payment processing tasks to keep obligations current.
- Work closely with accounting leadership in a fully onsite office environment to support smooth day-to-day department operations.
Requirements
- Previous experience in an accounts payable position with responsibility for invoice entry and payment support.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a high-volume invoicing environment while maintaining accuracy.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Adobe for daily document handling and reporting tasks.
- Experience with invoice coding, data entry, account reconciliation, and check run support.
- Familiarity with accounting or ERP systems such as Oracle, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar financial software.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to stay focused on deadline-driven work.
- Comfort working onsite in West Columbia, South Carolina in a structured office setting.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.