Accounts Payable Clerk|Contingent Assignment|Union

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy team in Portland, Oregon on a Long-term Contract assignment. This hybrid position requires on-site attendance two days per week and offers the opportunity to support high-volume payment operations in a shared services setting. The role is ideal for someone who is organized, accurate, and comfortable working across vendors, purchasing teams, and internal stakeholders to keep invoice processing and month-end activities running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for completeness, proper coding, and required approvals before processing payments.

• Perform two-way and three-way matching to confirm invoices align with purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation.

• Reconcile accounts payable records, research inconsistencies, and make needed corrections to maintain accurate financial data.

• Partner with vendors and internal departments to resolve billing questions, purchase order issues, and payment discrepancies.

• Prioritize invoice flow to support on-time disbursements and help maximize early payment discount opportunities.

• Contribute to month-end close by assisting with accruals, account reviews, and other accounts payable reporting tasks.

• Provide accounts payable support across multiple business entities within a shared services environment.

• Work closely with purchasing and receiving teams to ensure transaction records are complete, accurate, and up to date.

• Step in as needed to provide coverage for teammates and help maintain departmental continuity during busy periods.

• 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or general accounting work is preferred.

• Understanding of core accounting concepts, including debits, credits, and standard accounts payable workflows.

• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP platform for invoice entry and payment processing.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working within digital filing and recordkeeping systems.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced finance environment.

• Effective communication skills and a detail-focused approach when interacting with vendors and internal teams.

• Ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy during month-end close and other peak period