Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Austin, Texas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day payables operations by ensuring invoices, expense items, and vendor records are processed accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable handling a high volume of financial documents, and able to communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

- Process accounts payable transactions by entering vouchers, invoices, employee expenses, fuel logs, and related supporting records with accuracy.

- Prepare, organize, print, scan, email, fax, and file payable documentation and general accounting records to maintain complete and accessible files.

- Review vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and follow through on outstanding issues to ensure account balances are correct.

- Assign appropriate general ledger coding to invoices and expense submissions in alignment with accounting guidelines.

- Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to answer payment questions and resolve documentation or billing concerns.

- Support weekly payment activities by preparing check runs, assembling checks with backup materials, and coordinating outgoing mailings.

- Issue manual payments when necessary and maintain proper documentation for non-routine disbursements.

- Maintain vendor statements and applications in an orderly filing system while following company policies and departmental procedures.

- Complete monthly schedule reconciliations and assist with period-end close tasks within established departmental deadlines. Requirements - Prior experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

- Working knowledge of invoice processing, voucher entry, and check run preparation.

- Experience coding invoices and expenses to the correct general ledger accounts.

- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort using standard office and accounting systems.

- Ability to reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills for vendor and internal correspondence.

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