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Robert Half
Accounts Payable Associate
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$44,850 / year median in Iowa
-13% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Associate to support day-to-day payment operations for a respected organization in Davenport, Iowa. This Contract to Permanent position is ideal for someone who brings strong organizational skills, sound accounting knowledge, and a detail-oriented approach to working with confidential financial information. The person in this role will help keep vendor payments accurate and on schedule while contributing to a collaborative business office environment.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming vendor invoices, confirm proper authorization is in place, and prepare documents for processing.
- Assign accurate accounting codes to invoices and complete payment processing within established timelines.
- Prepare check runs in accordance with internal approval procedures and secure required signatures before release.
- Administer purchase order activity and reconcile company credit card transactions to supporting records.
- Maintain organized accounts payable documentation and update financial reports to reflect current activity.
- Communicate with vendors and internal team members to resolve payment questions and invoice discrepancies.
- Enter financial data with a high level of accuracy while protecting sensitive information.
- Contribute to special assignments and provide additional administrative or accounting support as needed.