Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day invoice and payment activities for a leading organization in the waste, refuse, and environmental waste management industry. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized and comfortable handling high-volume financial transactions with accuracy. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to efficient accounts payable operations while working with internal teams and external vendors to resolve payment-related matters.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and enter payment details into financial systems with a high level of accuracy.
• Reconcile expense records and payable transactions to ensure invoices, statements, and internal records align correctly.
• Respond to vendor and internal staff inquiries regarding invoice status, payment timing, and account discrepancies in a clear and courteous manner.
• Review billing information for completeness and follow up on missing approvals, coding issues, or documentation gaps before processing.
• Maintain organized accounts payable files and update records to support audit readiness and reporting needs.
• Assist with routine payment cycles, including preparing batches and confirming that disbursements are completed according to established schedules.
• Identify and report inconsistencies in invoice amounts, purchase information, or account details to help prevent processing errors.• At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, payment reconciliation, and accurate data entry practices.
• Ability to manage detailed financial information while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Experience handling expense reconciliation and resolving payment-related discrepancies.
• Proficiency with standard office software and the ability to learn accounting or enterprise finance systems quickly.