Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payment operations in St Louis Earnings Tx, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable handling a high volume of invoices and purchasing documents. The person in this role will help keep financial records accurate, ensure vendor payments are processed properly, and provide timely support to staff and external partners.

Responsibilities:
• Guide employees and vendors on purchase order and invoicing procedures so transactions can be submitted and completed correctly.
• Maintain both paper-based and digital accounts payable records, ensuring supporting documents are accurate, accessible, and aligned with policy requirements.
• Prepare financial documents and related entries in electronic and written formats to support payment processing, reporting, and record retention needs.
• Review purchase orders and match them to vendor invoices before entering or routing items for approval, confirming accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate invoice, payment, and documentation issues by researching discrepancies and resolving missing or inconsistent information before payment is released.
• Respond to questions from staff, administrators, and vendors regarding payment status, purchasing steps, and accounts payable documentation.
• Examine vendor invoices for appropriate general ledger coding and verify that all required backup materials are included prior to approval.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and workshops to stay informed on procedures and support effective department operations.• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice review, entry, and payment support.
• Ability to code invoices accurately and apply general ledger classifications with close attention to detail.
• Familiarity with check runs and standard payment processing practices.
• Experience matching invoices to purchase orders and verifying supporting documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage financial records in both electronic and manual filing systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for assisting internal staff and external vendors.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, research issues, and follow established accounting procedures to resolution.