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Robert Half
AP Clerk
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$50,497 / year median in California
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for an AP Clerk to join our finance team in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work and can support both payables and receivables in a fast-moving business environment. The role offers the chance to contribute to daily financial operations while helping maintain accurate records and smooth transaction processing.
Responsibilities:
- Handle invoice intake, verification, and payment processing while supporting scheduled disbursements and maintaining timely accounts payable activity.
- Oversee billing support and receivables follow-up by preparing customer invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and assisting with collection tracking.
- Record bank deposits and ensure cash-related transactions are entered accurately into accounting records.
- Support procurement-related administrative tasks and help monitor employee expense submissions and payment workflows.
- Perform daily accounting activities in QuickBooks Online, keeping financial data current, organized, and accurate.
- Use expense management and corporate card tools such as Ramp, or quickly learn new platforms used by the finance team.
- Partner with finance leadership and external accounting contacts as selected processes are brought in-house.
- Maintain well-organized documentation and apply strong attention to detail across all transactional accounting work. Requirements
- 2-3 years of accounting experience with practical exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, or both.
- Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online is required.
- Familiarity with Ramp or a similar expense management platform is preferred.
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail in processing financial transactions and maintaining records.
- Ability to work effectively in a growing company where priorities and processes may continue to evolve.
- Prior experience supporting both AP and AR functions is strongly preferred.
- Availability to work onsite on a permanent basis in Palo Alto, California, with flexibility to support more than one office location if needed.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance