Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy finance team serving the Oil & Gas field services industry. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, manage a high volume of invoice activity, and adapt to established accounts payable workflows in a remote environment. The role calls for strong accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to work confidently across financial systems while partnering with internal teams and vendors to keep payment operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounts payable operations by entering and reviewing PO and non-PO invoices with accurate general ledger and cost center allocation.

• Verify invoice details through matching procedures and investigate differences involving pricing, quantities, freight, tax, or receipt information before processing.

• Coordinate payment activity by preparing and organizing scheduled disbursements, including check, ACH, and wire transactions.

• Reconcile vendor statements, track down missing documentation, and resolve outstanding balances with limited oversight.

• Address questions from suppliers and internal departments in a timely manner while maintaining clear communication and strong service levels.

• Contribute to month-end tasks such as accrual support, aging analysis, account reconciliation, and validation of payable-related reporting.

• Follow internal control standards, audit expectations, and company payment procedures to ensure compliant transaction processing.

• Assist with accounts payable system improvements, invoice automation initiatives, and process updates tied to financial platforms and tools.

• Document procedures, maintain reference materials, and share practical guidance with team members as needed.

• Work closely with procurement, receiving, and finance partners to support accurate invoice flow and efficient issue resolution.

• At least 2 years of hands-on accounts payable experience in a high-volume processing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly and contribute with minimal ramp-up time.
• Experience coding invoices accurately, including general ledger and cost center assignment.
• Working knowledge of payment processing and accounts payable workflows, including invoice review and check run support.
• Proficiency with financial systems such as Epicor, DocLink, or similar ERP and document management platforms.
• Solid Excel skills and comfort working with detailed financial data.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through when managing deadlines and exceptions.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with a broader team.