Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Decatur, Alabama in a contract-to-possible permanent position. This role is fully onsite Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. This position is suited for someone who is organized, accurate, and comfortable managing high-volume invoice activity in a fast-paced accounting environment. The role will focus on supporting day-to-day payables operations while helping ensure timely processing, proper coding, and reliable payment workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation before processing.
• Process vendor invoices in a timely manner to help maintain smooth accounts payable operations.
• Prepare and coordinate routine check runs to ensure approved payments are issued on schedule.
• Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing information, and payment questions.
• Maintain organized payable records and documentation to support auditing, reporting, and compliance needs.
• Monitor due dates and payment timelines to help avoid delays, duplicate payments, or missed obligations. Requirements
• Experience working in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Ability to code invoices accurately and consistently within established accounting guidelines.
• Hands-on experience processing invoices and supporting payment cycles such as check runs.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and follow through on resolution.
• Comfortable working with accounting systems and standard office software for data entry and record management.

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