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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.
$47,502 / year median in Pennsylvania
-14% projected decline
Job Description
A growing company in the Upper St. Clair/Bridgeville area is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join its accounting team. This full-time, on-site, contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience supporting accounting and payroll functions. The AP Clerk will be responsible for managing invoice processing, payment activities, account reconciliation, payroll support, and general administrative duties while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign appropriate coding, and enter payment details into the accounting system in a timely manner.
- Prepare and process vendor payments, including scheduled check runs and other approved disbursements, while ensuring compliance with company procedures.
- Reconcile accounts payable records against statements and internal documentation to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Communicate with vendors to answer payment questions, clarify invoice issues, and maintain positive working relationships.
- Organize and maintain financial files, payment records, and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and audit readiness.
- Provide administrative assistance to the accounting function by supporting routine reporting, document handling, and related office tasks.
- Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on items requiring additional approval, correction, or supporting information. Helping with Payroll responsibilities as assigned
- Previous experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support position.
- Working knowledge of invoice coding, invoice entry, and payment processing procedures.
- Experience assisting with check runs and maintaining accurate payment records.
- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies independently.
- Clear and detail-oriented communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency with standard office software and accounting systems used for accounts payable tasks.