Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day invoice and payment activities for a busy team in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, accurate, and comfortable managing a steady flow of financial documents. The role focuses on maintaining timely payment processing, applying correct coding to invoices, and helping keep accounts payable records current and reliable.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for completeness, accuracy, and proper approval before processing payments.

• Assign appropriate general ledger or expense codes to invoices in line with company procedures.

• Enter and maintain invoice records in the accounting system with strong attention to detail.

• Prepare scheduled payment batches and assist with check runs to ensure vendors are paid on time.

• Reconcile payable records and resolve discrepancies by working with internal teams and external vendors.

• Track outstanding invoices and follow up as needed to support accurate aging and payment status reporting.

• Maintain organized accounts payable files and documentation for audit and recordkeeping purposes.

• Experience handling accounts payable tasks in a detail-oriented office or finance environment.

• Working knowledge of invoice coding, invoice entry, and payment processing procedures.

• Ability to support check runs and manage multiple deadlines with a high level of accuracy.

• Strong data entry skills and careful attention to numerical detail.

• Effective communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal departments.

• Ability to stay organized while managing a consistent volume of invoices and related documentation.