Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a growing insurance organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position supports day-to-day payables activity while also assisting with treasury-related tasks such as cash movement and account reconciliation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with deadlines, and interested in expanding their responsibilities within an accounting team.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices accurately, applying the appropriate coding and required financial dimensions before entry into the accounting system.
• Prepare and complete payment runs on schedule, ensuring disbursements are reviewed and released in accordance with company procedures.
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts each month by comparing external banking activity to internal records and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Support treasury operations by initiating basic cash transfers, working within online banking platforms, and helping maintain daily cash activity records.
• Upload payment-related files received from external partners into bank systems and verify successful submission and processing.
• Assist with the setup of new bank accounts as business needs expand and help maintain organized banking documentation.
• Use Excel to analyze invoice details, allocate costs across entities or business segments, and prepare supporting schedules for review.
• Work with accounting leadership to maintain accurate records, meet reporting deadlines, and improve consistency across payable and reconciliation processes.• At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable and bank reconciliation within an accounting or finance environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, including functions such as lookups, SUMIFs, and pivot tables.
• Experience handling invoice coding, invoice entry, and payment processing with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with bank platforms and cash activity support, including transfers and file uploads.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines, take ownership of assigned work, and adapt to increasing responsibilities.
• Experience with Sage Intacct is preferred.
• Knowledge of positive pay processes or zero balance accounts is a plus.