Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a manufacturing team in Rancho Dominguez, California for a fully onsite Contract assignment. This role is well suited for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable handling a steady flow of financial paperwork while following established accounting procedures. The position will focus on invoice handling, purchase order support, account review, and basic reconciliation work, with an immediate start and an expected duration of 2–3 months.

Responsibilities:
• Review vendor bills, purchasing records, and receiving documents to confirm that supporting paperwork is complete and accurate before entry.
• Enter accounts payable transactions into QuickBooks and maintain orderly records for invoice processing and payment tracking.
• Code invoices correctly and prepare batches for payment activity, including support for check run preparation.
• Compare documentation across purchase orders, invoices, and receipts to identify mismatches and bring exceptions forward for resolution.
• Assist with light reconciliations by checking account activity and helping ensure balances align with supporting records.
• Work through high volumes of paperwork, organize files, and flag missing or incomplete items that require follow-up.
• Provide administrative and clerical support related to invoice entry, scanning, filing, and document collation.
• Support accounts receivable follow-up as needed by reviewing customer balances and contacting customers by email or phone regarding outstanding amounts.
• Follow established accounting procedures closely and maintain accurate data entry across financial records.