Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a services organization on a contract basis. This position centers on procurement coordination while also supporting core accounts payable activities, helping ensure vendor transactions are accurate, timely, and well documented. The ideal candidate will contribute to day-to-day purchasing operations, invoice handling, and payment support while assisting with broader accounting initiatives as needed.

Responsibilities:
• Review and process purchase orders, confirming details are accurate and aligning partial receipts with supporting documentation.
• Maintain vendor profiles and update master data to support reliable purchasing and payment records.
• Coordinate procurement activities by assisting with purchasing tasks and monitoring order-related workflows.
• Support accounts payable operations through invoice coding, invoice entry, and preparation of payment transactions.
• Administer direct debit and online payment activity while helping ensure transactions are completed correctly and on schedule.
• Contribute to month-end activities tied to payable and purchasing records, including reconciliation support and document review.
• Participate in testing efforts and project assignments connected to business systems and accounting operations.
• Provide assistance on additional finance and operational projects based on departmental priorities.• Experience working in accounts payable with responsibility for invoice processing and payment support.
• Proficiency in coding invoices accurately and maintaining organized financial documentation.
• Familiarity with check runs, electronic payments, and other accounts payable transaction methods.
• Understanding of procurement or purchasing processes, including purchase order review and vendor coordination.
• Ability to manage vendor information with strong attention to data accuracy and record maintenance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a Contract role.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with accounting, procurement, and operations teams.