Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk in Cornelius, North Carolina. This short-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate with transactional work, and comfortable handling invoice-related processes in a fast-paced environment. The position focuses on payment support, data entry, and coordination with accounting and project stakeholders to help keep billing records current and compliant. This is a Part-Time opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices accurately and enter payment information into the appropriate systems in a timely manner.

• Review subcontractor billings against contract milestones to confirm charges align with approved project terms before submission.

• Maintain daily transaction logs and supporting records to ensure documentation is complete and easy to audit.

• Assist with high-volume data entry assignments related to accounts payable and invoice tracking activities.

• Code invoices correctly and route items as needed to support efficient approval and payment workflows.

• Participate in check run preparation and help verify that payments are scheduled in accordance with established timelines.

• Communicate with the controller, staff accountant, contract analyst, project managers, and field teams to resolve invoice questions and documentation gaps.

• Investigate mismatches between billed work and project records, escalating discrepancies when additional review is needed.

• Previous experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or a closely related accounting support role.
• Hands-on ability to code invoices with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with check runs, payment support tasks, and routine transactional accounting processes.
• Comfortable performing repetitive data entry work while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple invoices and deadlines at once.
• Clear communication skills for working with accounting staff and cross-functional project contacts.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.