Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Accounts Payable Clerk
Job
Robert Half
Watsonville, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
44
out of 100
Average of individual scores
Skill Insights
Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team in Watsonville, California on a Contract basis. This role supports daily accounts payable operations by handling invoice entry, verifying purchasing documentation, and helping maintain accurate vendor records. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across departments to resolve discrepancies and keep payment activity moving efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day flow of vendor invoices and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
- Compare invoices against purchase orders and receiving information to confirm quantities, pricing, and authorization before entry.
- Enter approved invoices into the accounting system with the correct general ledger coding and route items for additional approval when needed.
- Investigate billing discrepancies and coordinate with the purchasing team to resolve mismatches between vendor documents and ordered items.
- Handle data entry for non-purchase order invoices while maintaining complete and well-organized records.
- Support month-end close activities by posting payable transactions within required timelines.
- Assist with bank payment preparation and payment run processing to help ensure vendors are paid correctly.
- Provide general administrative and clerical support to the office as needed, including other tasks assigned by the department.