Accounts Payable Clerk Memphis, Tennessee | Robert Half

Accounts Payable Clerk

We are helping a prestigious client find an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a corporate accounting team in Memphis, Tennessee. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in accurate financial processing, stays organized in a fast-paced environment, and communicates well with both vendors and internal teams. The position supports daily payable operations, helps maintain compliance with payment procedures, and contributes to efficient month-end close activities.

Responsibilities:

• Examine incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company payment guidelines.

• Enter, classify, and reconcile invoices within the accounts payable system, including handling exceptions and special processing needs.

• Prepare weekly payment batches and issue manual payments when urgent or nonstandard situations require them.

• Apply proper coding to invoices and supporting documents to ensure correct posting across accounts.

• Respond to vendor questions, investigate payment issues, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Assist with closing activities by organizing payable records and supporting account reconciliation at month end.

• Collaborate with other accounting team members to keep workflows moving efficiently and provide coverage when needed.

• Maintain compliance with established procedures when processing invoices, approvals, and disbursements.