Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk Robert Half - 3.9 Poway, CA Job Details Temp-to-hire | Contract $26.60 - $30.80 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications VLOOKUP function Correspondence management Accurate transaction records management Accounting data entry Microsoft Dynamics GP Financial records management Financial record maintenance Vendor communication Invoice data entry Accrual accounting Communication skills Entry level Quality data entry Excel data analysis Full Job Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a construction-focused organization in Poway, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports a busy accounts payable function by ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and entered accurately while helping maintain organized communication across the AP process. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with a high volume of transactions, attentive to detail, and confident using Great Plains and Excel to keep financial records current and accurate.

Responsibilities:

Process a high weekly volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness. Examine purchase orders and supporting documentation to confirm proper billing details before entry. Assign correct general ledger coding to invoices and prepare records for payment processing. Monitor and organize the accounts payable inbox, responding to inquiries and routing items for resolution as needed. Record credit memos and apply adjustments to maintain accurate vendor balances. Enter invoice data into Great Plains and verify entries against source documents. Support accrual-related activities by helping gather and organize payable information for accounting close processes. Assist the department in managing increased transaction volume resulting from recently added business entities and new contract activity. At least 1 year of accounts payable or closely related accounting support experience. Hands-on experience processing invoices and applying accurate coding in an AP environment. Familiarity with check runs and general accounts payable workflows. Working knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains for invoice entry or accounts payable processing. Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to use PivotTables and VLOOKUP functions. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently. Effective written and verbal communication skills for handling vendor and internal correspondence. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .