Accounts Payable Clerk II

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with an established organization to identify an Accounts Payable Clerk II
. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working with vendors, resolving discrepancies, and supporting accurate and timely payment processing. The organization has a history spanning more than 100 years and operates approximately 220 locations across 12 states.

The Accounts Payable Clerk II will support daily accounts payable operations, including reviewing documentation, verifying coding and accuracy, obtaining required authorizations, and preparing payments. This individual will also reconcile vendor statements, address accounts payable questions, and help maintain positive vendor relationships. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, this is a non-exempt position with no supervisory responsibilities.

The ideal candidate brings accounts payable or related general accounting knowledge/experience, strong attention to detail, and a customer-service mindset. This role requires someone who is dependable, organized, and comfortable researching discrepancies while communicating professionally with vendors and internal teams.

This is a great role for a person who has some basic experience in accounting and would like to learn more. Most of the employees at this organization have long tenures, so this is well suited for someone looking for a long-term career opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Review and process accounts payable documents for completeness, clarity, accuracy, and appropriate coding.
• Obtain required authorizations and ensure expenses are assigned to the correct categories.
• Verify figures, postings, and supporting documentation for accurate entry.
• Research and resolve invoice and purchase-order discrepancies.
• Reconcile vendor statements to paid invoices and address outstanding discrepancies.
• Prepare checks for timely distribution.
• Respond to accounts payable questions from vendors, customers, and employees.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate supporting records.
• Provide responsive, professional service to internal and external contacts.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in Ap, Billing, or related Accounting experience
• Working knowledge of Excel
• Proficiency with 10-key data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, thorough work.
• Ability to collect and research information, identify discrepancies, and resolve routine issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow procedures, meet commitments, and work collaboratively with others.
• Strong customer-service skills and the ability to respond professionally to accounts payable inquiries.
• Must have strong tenure, history of dependability, and strong references from most recent employers to be considered
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Company-paid vacation, holidays, and sick days.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability.
• Short-term disability.