We are looking for an experienced Accounting Clerk to support accounts payable operations for a contract position. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong hands-on AP knowledge, can provide day-to-day guidance within a small team, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can help stabilize workflows, manage a steady invoice volume, and contribute practical ideas to strengthen overall payment processing.

Responsibilities:

• Process a daily volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely entry and payment handling.
• Perform three-way matching by reviewing invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation before approval.
• Apply proper general ledger and cost coding for invoices within a manufacturing setting.
• Coordinate payment activities across check and ACH transactions while maintaining complete supporting records.
• Help organize and reduce outstanding invoice backlogs by improving prioritization and follow-up practices.
• Provide informal leadership and operational support to the accounts payable function by sharing best practices and reinforcing accurate processing standards.
• Enter and maintain accounts payable data within Sage, verifying completeness and resolving discrepancies as they arise.
• Support improvements to manual invoice handling, including identifying opportunities to streamline paper-based workflows and increase efficiency.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders on-site to address invoice issues, clarify documentation, and keep processing moving smoothly.