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Robert Half
Accounts Payable 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
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a wholesale distribution company in Santa Fe Springs, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage a fast-moving invoice workload with accuracy and consistency. The role focuses on full-cycle accounts payable activities, including invoice review, matching, and data entry, while supporting timely and efficient payment processing.
Responsibilities:
- Process a large volume of vendor invoices from receipt through final posting with strong attention to accuracy and deadlines.
- Perform full-cycle accounts payable tasks, including verifying invoice details and preparing items for payment.
- Review and reconcile purchasing documents by completing three-way matching across invoices, purchase orders, and receiving records.
- Enter financial and vendor information into the accounting system with a high level of speed and precision.
- Maintain organized payable records and resolve discrepancies by following up on missing or incorrect documentation.
- Support day-to-day vendor payment operations to help ensure obligations are handled on schedule.
- Use accounting and spreadsheet tools to track invoice activity, research exceptions, and assist with reporting needs.