Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a fast-moving logistics organization on a Contract assignment in Irving, Texas. This short-term opportunity will support the accounting team by handling a large volume of invoices, validating payment information, and helping keep accounts payable activities on schedule. The ideal candidate brings prior AP experience, strong accuracy, and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment while meeting daily deadlines.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the intake and processing of a high weekly volume of vendor invoices with careful attention to accuracy and turnaround time.
• Review billing details against purchase orders, receipts, and related documentation to confirm that charges are properly supported.
• Route validated invoices through the appropriate approval and payment steps to help ensure timely disbursement.
• Examine mismatched or incomplete invoice records, identify the source of variances, and take action to resolve exceptions.
• Communicate with internal departments and outside vendors to obtain missing details, clarify issues, and close outstanding payment questions.
• Maintain organized accounts payable records through accurate data entry, documentation handling, and file updates.
• Use Excel to track invoice activity, support reporting needs, and complete basic calculations as part of daily processing.
• Provide general clerical assistance to the accounting function as needed during the contract period.• Previous experience in accounts payable, invoice administration, or a closely related accounting support role.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume processing environment with consistent attention to detail.
• Hands-on experience with SAP for invoice review, matching, or accounts payable transactions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including simple formulas and spreadsheet tracking.
• Strong analytical ability to investigate discrepancies and determine appropriate next steps.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines independently.
• Background in logistics, transportation, or distribution is helpful, and prior contract accounting support experience is a plus.