Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payables operations for a company in Needham, Massachusetts. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage a steady volume of invoices, communicate effectively with vendors, and help keep payment activity accurate and timely.

The right candidate will bring strong attention to detail and a dependable approach to financial administration.

Responsibilities:

- Review incoming invoices, verify supporting details, and enter payment information accurately into the accounting system.

- Assign proper coding to invoices to ensure expenses are recorded to the correct accounts and departments.

- Communicate with vendors to address billing questions, clarify discrepancies, and provide status updates on payments.

- Prepare and support check run activities, helping ensure payments are processed according to established timelines.

- Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on pending items to keep accounts payable records current and organized.

- Maintain complete and accurate documentation for invoices, approvals, and payment transactions.

- Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice issues and support efficient workflow throughout the payables process. Requirements - Previous experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

- Working knowledge of invoice processing, invoice coding, and payment administration.

- Familiarity with check runs and standard accounts payable procedures.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage transactional work accurately.

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

- Ability to organize multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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