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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
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Easton, Pennsylvania on a Long-term Contract basis. This permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage a steady flow of payables work with accuracy and urgency while supporting daily financial operations. The role focuses on invoice handling, payment support, and vendor communication, with close attention to month-end timelines and processing quality.
Responsibilities:
- Enter and review invoices in the accounting system with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
- Assign appropriate coding to payable transactions and route documents for proper approval when needed.
- Coordinate payment processing activities, including preparation and support of scheduled check runs.
- Communicate with vendors to address billing questions, resolve discrepancies, and maintain positive working relationships.
- Monitor daily accounts payable volume to ensure work is completed on time and in line with operational priorities.
- Support month-end closing activities by keeping payable records current and helping meet established deadlines.
- Investigate and correct invoice issues that could delay payment or affect financial reporting.
- Assist with workload demands tied to ongoing efficiency-related projects while maintaining continuity in accounts payable operations.
- Experience working in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
- Practical knowledge of invoice processing, invoice coding, and payment workflows.
- Ability to manage check run support and maintain accuracy in high-volume transaction environments.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize tasks effectively in a deadline-driven setting.
- Comfortable interacting with vendors and resolving routine payment or invoice concerns professionally.
- Proficiency with standard office and accounting systems used for data entry and transaction tracking.