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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
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily financial operations in Painesville, Ohio. This position is responsible for managing invoice workflows, maintaining accurate payment records, and helping ensure vendors are paid correctly and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, comfort working with high-volume transactions, and a dependable approach to routine accounting tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing them for payment.
- Assign the correct accounting codes to vendor invoices and enter transaction details into the appropriate financial records.
- Prepare and assist with scheduled payment cycles, including check runs and related supporting documentation.
- Track invoice status from receipt through payment to help maintain timely and organized accounts payable activity.
- Reconcile payable records and investigate discrepancies by working with internal teams and vendors as needed.
- Maintain orderly documentation for invoices, payments, and related records to support audit readiness and reporting needs.