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Robert Half
Accounts Payable Rep
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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 Rep to support day-to-day invoice and payment processing. This onsite role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable working with high-volume financial transactions. The person in this position will help keep accounts payable activities accurate, timely, and properly documented while collaborating with internal teams to move items through the approval process.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation before processing.
- Assign account codes to payable items and enter financial data into the appropriate systems with a high level of accuracy.
- Monitor invoices through the approval workflow and follow up with internal stakeholders to keep submissions moving in a timely manner.
- Support billing and accounting-related activities connected to accounts payable operations.
- Maintain organized records of invoices, approvals, and payment documentation for audit readiness and internal reference.
- Investigate discrepancies in invoice details, coding, or approvals and work with the appropriate contacts to resolve issues.
- Assist with routine administrative tasks tied to payable processing, including status tracking and documentation updates.
- Previous experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
- Working knowledge of invoice processing, account coding, and billing practices.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities in a structured, deadline-driven environment.
- Comfortable communicating with internal teams to obtain approvals and clarify payment-related information.
- Basic understanding of accounting functions and financial recordkeeping.
- Proficiency with standard office and data-entry tools used in finance or administrative settings.