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Robert Half
AP 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
Our manufacturing client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their accounting team. This position is responsible for processing high-volume invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, reconciling accounts, and ensuring the timely and accurate payment of vendors. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a manufacturing environment and be comfortable handling purchase orders, inventory-related invoices, and month-end close support.
Key ResponsibilitiesProcess and code a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficientlyPerform three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoicesReview invoices for approvals and compliance with company policiesPrepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfersReconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice and payment discrepanciesWork closely with Purchasing, Inventory, and Operations teams to resolve PO and receiving issuesMaintain accurate vendor records and payment documentationAssist with month-end closing activities, including AP accruals and account reconciliationsMonitor aging reports and ensure timely payment of outstanding invoicesSupport annual audits by providing requested documentationIdentify opportunities to improve AP processes and efficiencies
Key ResponsibilitiesProcess and code a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficientlyPerform three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoicesReview invoices for approvals and compliance with company policiesPrepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfersReconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice and payment discrepanciesWork closely with Purchasing, Inventory, and Operations teams to resolve PO and receiving issuesMaintain accurate vendor records and payment documentationAssist with month-end closing activities, including AP accruals and account reconciliationsMonitor aging reports and ensure timely payment of outstanding invoicesSupport annual audits by providing requested documentationIdentify opportunities to improve AP processes and efficiencies