Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a construction-focused organization in Lexington, Kentucky. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident handling invoice activity, payment processing, and account review. The role will contribute to accurate financial records by managing payable transactions, maintaining documentation, and assisting with routine reconciliation work.

Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner while ensuring proper documentation is maintained

• Review and assign correct coding to invoices before entry into the accounting system

• Enter payable and vendor information into financial records with strong attention to detail and data accuracy

• Prepare and support scheduled check runs to help ensure vendors are paid according to established timelines

• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies by coordinating with internal teams and external vendors as needed

• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on items requiring clarification, approval, or correction

• Use accounting platforms such as Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP to manage payable transactions and maintain organized records

• Create and update spreadsheet tracking in Microsoft Excel to support reporting, audit readiness, and payment oversight

• Experience supporting accounts payable functions, including invoice processing and payment coordination
• Working knowledge of account reconciliation and the ability to resolve variances efficiently
• Familiarity with invoice coding, check runs, and high-volume data entry tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, organizing, and reviewing financial information
• Experience using one or more accounting systems such as Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP
• Strong accuracy, time management, and organizational skills in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to communicate professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding payment matters