Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy finance team in San Luis Obispo, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who works accurately in a high-volume environment and takes pride in maintaining organized, timely payment processes. The right candidate will bring strong attention to detail, dependable follow-through, and a collaborative approach to daily accounting operations.

Responsibilities:
• Process a large volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and within established timelines.
• Review, classify, and enter invoice details into the accounting system while maintaining complete documentation.
• Reconcile invoices, payment records, and account activity to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and support check runs and other scheduled payment activities in alignment with internal procedures.
• Maintain organized accounts payable files and ensure records are current, accurate, and easy to retrieve.
• Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to answer payment questions and address outstanding issues.
• Support day-to-day accounts payable operations while helping sustain efficient workflows across the department.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members when functioning in a lead-level capacity.• At least 1 year of accounts payable experience, including work in a high-volume processing environment.
• Demonstrated accuracy and speed in data entry and invoice handling.
• Hands-on experience with invoice coding, invoice processing, and check run support.
• Ability to perform reconciliations and investigate discrepancies effectively.
• Clear communication style with a dependable and service-oriented approach.
• Positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Associate degree preferred; additional college-level education is a plus.
• Previous experience mentoring or assisting other staff is preferred for candidates considered for a lead-level role.