Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a finance team in Sunnyvale, California on a 4-month contract assignment. This position supports core accounting activities by handling invoice processing, payment administration, cash application work, and selected month-end tasks. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working in Oracle, and the ability to manage daily transactions accurately with limited supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Manage weekly disbursements, commission-related payments, and intercompany fund movements while monitoring cash balances to help prevent overdrafts.
• Review and process vendor invoices, confirming that approvals, coding, and backup documentation are complete before payment.
• Record monthly journal entries tied to routine accounting activity, including benefit-related costs and tax entries such as sales and use tax.
• Apply incoming cash in Oracle and maintain accurate records for intercompany transactions and other posted receipts.
• Support month-end close activities by preparing accounting entries and helping keep financial records current and organized.
• Gather and organize requested documentation for internal and external audit reviews.
• Contribute to special accounting assignments and other finance projects as business needs arise. Requirements
• 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable or closely related accounting support work.
• Hands-on experience using Oracle for accounts payable and transaction processing.
• Proven ability to handle invoice processing, payment execution, cash applications, and journal entry preparation.
• Strong Excel skills for tracking, reconciling, and reviewing financial data.
• High level of accuracy with excellent organizational and detail-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working across teams and resolving payment issues.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain productivity with minimal day-to-day supervision.

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