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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.
$45,228 / year median in Michigan
-4% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join an engineering-focused organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong experience in invoice handling, careful data review, and dependable follow-through in a busy accounting environment. The position supports day-to-day payables operations by ensuring vendor invoices are recorded correctly, resolved promptly, and maintained in an organized manner.
Responsibilities:
- Process a high volume of vendor invoices with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
- Examine invoices for proper approvals, correct account coding, and required backup documentation before entry.
- Enter payable transactions into the company system and maintain reliable records for audit and reporting purposes.
- Investigate billing issues, respond to vendor questions, and work with internal teams to resolve payment discrepancies.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and related documents to confirm amounts, terms, and quantities when needed.
- Assist with check run activities and other scheduled payment processing tasks.
- Support month-end accounts payable close by preparing records, reconciling items, and helping clear outstanding issues.
- Maintain organized vendor files while following internal accounting policies and established procedures.