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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
Jobs › Franklin, MA › Accounts Payable Clerk Robert Half Accounts Payable Clerk Franklin, MA Apply Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payment operations for a growing organization in Franklin, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident managing high-volume invoice activity with accuracy. In this role, you will help keep vendor payments on schedule, maintain clean financial records, and contribute to additional accounting-related assignments as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Enter and review accounts payable data to ensure records are complete, accurate, and properly documented.
- Process vendor invoices from receipt through approval, confirming correct amounts, terms, and supporting details.
- Assign appropriate general ledger codes to invoices in accordance with company procedures and accounting standards.
- Prepare and support check run activities to help ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
- Reconcile invoice information and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.
- Maintain organized accounts payable files and update records to support audit readiness and reporting needs.
- Assist with special projects and other administrative accounting tasks based on business priorities. Requirements
- Previous experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
- Practical knowledge of invoice processing, invoice coding, and payment workflows.
- Experience handling check runs and supporting timely disbursement activities.
- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal departments.
- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.