Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payment operations for a Contract position based in Cheektowaga, New York. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and confident handling a high volume of invoices with accuracy. The selected candidate will help keep vendor payments on schedule while maintaining reliable financial records and consistent processing standards.

Responsibilities:
• Review incoming invoices, assign the correct accounting codes, and prepare them for timely entry into the payment workflow.
• Process accounts payable transactions accurately while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and aligned with company procedures.
• Coordinate scheduled check runs and confirm approved payments are issued within established deadlines.
• Verify invoice details against purchase records or other backup materials to resolve discrepancies before payment.
• Maintain organized payable files and update records so transaction histories are easy to track and audit.
• Communicate with internal teams and vendors to answer payment questions and follow up on outstanding items.• Experience supporting accounts payable functions in a fast-paced business environment.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, invoice entry, and payment processing procedures.
• Ability to manage check runs with strong attention to timing and accuracy.
• Solid data entry skills and a high level of precision when handling financial information.
• Comfortable reviewing documents, identifying discrepancies, and following through on corrections.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to work effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.