Part-Time Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Part-Time Accounts Payable Clerk to support a growing accounting team in Phoenix, Arizona. This long-term contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate data entry, working with invoices, and maintaining organized financial records in a flexible part-time schedule. After a short onsite training period, the role offers remote flexibility with the expectation of dependable communication throughout the week. The position is expected to remain active long term and may gradually expand to include additional reporting-related tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Enter vendor invoices accurately into the accounts payable system while maintaining strong attention to detail.

• Match incoming invoices to purchase orders when applicable and complete direct-entry processing when a purchase order is not required.

• Review invoice information for coding accuracy and proper documentation before submission into the system.

• Help maintain organized accounts payable records to support efficient tracking and retrieval of financial data.

• Assist with accounts payable support activities that may include aging-related information and check run preparation data.

• Contribute to reporting tasks as the role develops and business needs increase.

• Work within the company’s accounting software environment to ensure timely and consistent invoice processing.

• Communicate with internal team members as needed to resolve discrepancies or clarify invoice-related information.

• Prior experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or a similar data entry-focused accounting role.
• Ability to enter high volumes of information with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with matching invoices to purchase orders and handling non-PO invoice entry.
• Understanding of invoice coding and general accounts payable procedures.
• Comfort using accounting or ERP systems and learning company-specific software quickly.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage part-time responsibilities independently.
• Reliable communication skills and availability to remain responsive in a hybrid work setting after training.