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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.

$43,868 / year median in Texas

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payment operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Houston, Texas. This position focuses on maintaining accurate invoice records, ensuring timely vendor payments, and keeping financial documentation organized and up to date. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable handling routine accounts payable activities in a fast-paced work environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Review incoming invoices for completeness, accuracy, and proper supporting documentation before processing
  • Assign the correct accounting codes to invoices and enter payment details into the accounts payable system
  • Prepare and coordinate regular check runs to help ensure vendors are paid on schedule
  • Maintain organized payment records and supporting files for auditing and internal tracking purposes
  • Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing information, or payment questions
  • Monitor outstanding invoices and follow established procedures to keep processing timelines on track Requirements
  • Experience supporting accounts payable functions in a business environment
  • Ability to code invoices accurately and process a steady volume of transactions
  • Familiarity with preparing check runs and handling routine payment activities
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing financial documents
  • Comfortable working with invoice processing systems and standard accounting records
  • Effective communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.
We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance