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Robert Half
Accounts Payable Clerk
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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.
$49,527 / year median in Connecticut
-1% projected decline
Job Description
About the RoleRobert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk for a contract opportunity with a well-established construction company in Meriden, Connecticut. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has experience managing high-volume invoice processing and vendor payments.
The Accounts Payable Clerk will play a key role in supporting daily accounting operations and ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
ResponsibilitiesProcess a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficientlyVerify invoice coding and obtain appropriate approvalsMatch invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentationPrepare and process weekly check runs and electronic paymentsReconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepanciesCommunicate with vendors regarding payment status and account inquiriesMaintain organized accounts payable files and recordsAssist with month-end closing activities and account reconciliationsEnter and maintain accounting data within the ERP or accounting systemSupport the accounting team with additional projects as needed
The Accounts Payable Clerk will play a key role in supporting daily accounting operations and ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
ResponsibilitiesProcess a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficientlyVerify invoice coding and obtain appropriate approvalsMatch invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentationPrepare and process weekly check runs and electronic paymentsReconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepanciesCommunicate with vendors regarding payment status and account inquiriesMaintain organized accounts payable files and recordsAssist with month-end closing activities and account reconciliationsEnter and maintain accounting data within the ERP or accounting systemSupport the accounting team with additional projects as needed