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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.
$52,656 / year median in Massachusetts
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a finance team in a fully onsite capacity. This is a Contract opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who can take ownership of day-to-day payables activities with minimal ramp-up time. The position centers on high-volume invoice handling, payment support, and adherence to established approval procedures while contributing to smooth financial operations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage incoming vendor invoices from a shared accounts payable mailbox and organize them for timely processing.
- Review, assign coding, and route invoices through internal approval channels to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare payment batches and assist with recurring payment cycles on a biweekly basis.
- Support disbursement activity tied to loan payments as part of the broader payables function.
- Maintain consistent documentation and follow established procedures to keep accounts payable records accurate and current.
- Collaborate with the accounting team to resolve invoice discrepancies, approval delays, and payment-related questions.
- Provide occasional assistance with month-end accounting tasks, including support for journal entry preparation when needed. Requirements
- Proven experience handling the complete accounts payable process from invoice intake through final payment.
- Ability to step into an active AP environment and work effectively with limited training or supervision.
- Hands-on experience coding invoices, managing payment runs, and supporting check or batch processing activities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word in an accounting or finance setting that requires strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity with workflow-driven accounts payable platforms, such as Quadient or similar systems, is highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and comfort working within defined procedures and approval frameworks.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance