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Robert Half
Accounts Payable Clerk
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$44,227 / year median in Ohio
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a wholesale distribution organization in Cleveland, Ohio. This is a Long-term Contract position that offers a fully on-site work environment and a steady opportunity to support a high-volume accounts payable function. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, comfortable working through large amounts of invoice activity, and able to review automated transactions for accuracy while making corrections when needed.
Responsibilities:
- Review system-generated invoices to verify account coding and identify items that require correction
- Enter and adjust financial data accurately, including reversing entries when invoice details are posted incorrectly
- Manage a high volume of payable transactions while maintaining strong accuracy and consistent turnaround times
- Investigate invoice exceptions and resolve discrepancies to support timely payment processing
- Work within the company's accounting platform to monitor invoice flow and ensure records remain current
- Apply careful analytical review to automated postings rather than relying solely on system output
- Support day-to-day accounts payable operations in a fully on-site environment with dependable follow-through Requirements
- Previous experience in accounts payable is preferred, though candidates with relevant accounting exposure will also be considered
- Familiarity with high-volume data entry or transaction processing in an accounting setting
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify coding errors or inconsistencies quickly
- Experience with SAP is preferred
- Exposure to accounts receivable or broader accounting support functions is a plus
- Open to entry-level candidates with a strong interest in accounting operations
- Employment is contingent upon all candidates being required to undergo screening before the start of employment Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.