Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Goose Creek, South Carolina on a Contract basis. This position will provide hands-on support across accounts payable and broader bookkeeping activities while helping maintain accurate financial records in a fast-moving environment. The role is well suited to someone who is comfortable working with Quick Books Desktop, Excel, and day-to-day accounting tasks, with the potential for the assignment to grow over time.

Responsibilities:

- Review invoices against pricing documentation and receiving details to confirm charges are accurate before processing.

- Match time-and-material billings to supporting work orders and resolve discrepancies prior to entry.

- Record vendor invoices, credits, and related transactions in Quick Books Desktop using appropriate general ledger classifications.

- Assist with bookkeeping activities across accounts payable and accounts receivable to support smooth daily accounting operations.

- Maintain spreadsheets used for tracking financial information, open items, and reporting details with a high level of accuracy.

- Prepare and process documents such as credit applications, tax-exempt paperwork, and other accounting-related forms.

- Generate weekly aging reports, examine outstanding balances, and verify the reliability of payable records.

- Communicate with vendors to address billing questions, statement differences, and payment-related issues while protecting confidential information.

- Provide administrative support through filing, scanning, copying, mail handling, supply coordination, and occasional office errands.

- Support updated accounts payable procedures and assist with accounting setup activities related to Quick Books Desktop as needed. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in an accounts payable or similar accounting support role is preferred.

- Working knowledge of Quick Books Desktop in a business accounting environment.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and confidence handling spreadsheet-based tracking and reporting.

- Familiarity with general bookkeeping principles, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger coding.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential financial information responsibly.

- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.

- Comfortable using business productivity tools such as Microsoft 365; experience with Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs is an advantage.

- Understanding of sales tax documentation and related financial processing is beneficial.

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