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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.
$49,406 / year median in New York
-7% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a growing team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, managing vendor payments, and supporting daily accounting operations with care and precision. The role offers the opportunity to work with QuickBooks Online, Excel, and additional accounting platforms while contributing to an organized and efficient payables process.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming invoices, assign the proper coding, and enter them accurately to support timely payment processing.
- Prepare weekly payment runs and coordinate vendor disbursements in line with established schedules and approvals.
- Compare vendor statements against internal records, investigate discrepancies, and help bring outstanding issues to resolution.
- Organize accounts payable files and maintain complete documentation so records remain accurate and easy to retrieve.
- Contribute to month-end close by completing payables-related tasks and ensuring transactions are properly recorded.
- Respond to vendor questions regarding payment status, invoice details, and account balances in a thorough and courteous manner.
- Use QuickBooks Online and Excel to track payables activity, monitor records, and support reporting needs.
- Learn additional accounting applications and apply them effectively in day-to-day accounts payable work.
- Provide general support to the accounting team with related administrative and accounts payable duties as business needs evolve.