Accounts Payable Clerk - Temp to Hire

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Tulsa, Oklahoma in a contract opportunity with permanent potential. This position supports the full accounts payable cycle, from reviewing incoming invoices through payment support and month-end activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working in manual processes, and confident using Excel to manage detailed financial records accurately.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the complete accounts payable workflow, ensuring invoices move efficiently from receipt through final processing.
• Examine invoices and payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before entry.
• Match purchasing documents and invoices using two-way and three-way verification procedures.
• Support employee expense reimbursement processing and assist with scheduled payment activities, including check runs.
• Record financial activity in journals, ledgers, and related accounting records with a high level of precision.
• Track open payables to help keep vendor payments current and identify items needing follow-up.
• Investigate billing differences, resolve payment issues, and communicate with vendors regarding questions or outstanding items.
• Contribute to month-end close tasks, audit support preparation, and data entry assignments as needed.
• Use Excel extensively to organize, reconcile, and maintain accounts payable information, and work within Passport software for transaction processing.• Prior experience in accounts payable, including invoice handling and payment support.
• Strong knowledge of invoice coding, invoice processing, and check run procedures.
• Ability to perform two-way and three-way matching accurately and consistently.
• Proficiency in Excel for tracking, reviewing, and maintaining financial data.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage manual processes effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills for researching discrepancies and resolving vendor account issues.
• Comfortable communicating professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Experience working with accounting software such as Passport is preferred.