Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial and administrative operations for a busy office in Ohio. This contract position with potential for permanency is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing accounts payable work with general office support. The person in this role will help keep records accurate, manage routine documentation, and assist with core administrative tasks that contribute to smooth business operations.

Responsibilities:
• Process accounts payable transactions by reviewing invoices, assigning correct coding, preparing payments, and maintaining organized supporting documentation.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including postage and overnight shipments, while ensuring timely distribution of business correspondence.
• Maintain orderly office records through filing, scanning, copying, faxing, and accurate document preparation.
• Monitor and replenish office supply inventory by placing orders and tracking deliveries as needed for daily operations.
• Prepare routine business reports and assist with general paperwork required to support office and accounting functions.
• Enter invoice details and related payment information into company systems with a high level of accuracy.
• Provide administrative support for shared office activities, including responding to inbound calls and directing information appropriately.
• Assist management with additional clerical, reporting, or accounting-related tasks as business needs require.• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable, clerical support, or a similar office-based position.
• Working knowledge of general ledger concepts and basic accounts payable processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with invoice entry, document filing, and maintaining organized records.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn internal systems and complete data entry accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle routine inbound calls and office correspondence.