We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day invoice and payment activities for a Contract position based in Haverhill, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on accounts payable experience who can manage vendor transactions accurately, maintain organized financial records, and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners. The successful candidate will contribute to timely payment processing, account reconciliation, and broader accounting support as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Enter and review vendor invoices to ensure complete and accurate processing within established timelines.
• Compare invoices against purchase orders and receiving documents to confirm proper matching before payment.
• Assign expenses to the correct general ledger accounts in accordance with company accounting practices.
• Coordinate approval workflows and follow up with appropriate stakeholders to secure timely authorization of invoices.
• Prepare payment batches and support the issuance of vendor payments, including check runs and related documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate outstanding items, and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Research payment exceptions and invoice-related questions to identify root causes and support resolution.
• Maintain organized accounts payable files and ensure supporting records are accurate, current, and audit-ready.
• Assist with month-end activities by supporting accounts payable reconciliations and related closing tasks.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and provide additional accounting or administrative assistance as business needs require.