Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy finance team in North Charleston, South Carolina. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and can manage a high volume of invoices with accuracy and consistency. The person in this role will help keep payment operations running smoothly while maintaining strong communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Process a large weekly volume of vendor invoices, ensuring each item is entered accurately and routed for proper approval.
• Compare invoices against purchase orders, receipts, and supporting records to confirm charges are valid and complete.
• Coordinate scheduled payments through approved methods such as checks, electronic transfers, and wires while following company guidelines.
• Investigate billing questions, respond to vendor concerns, and resolve payment discrepancies in a timely and thorough manner.
• Reconcile accounts payable activity and help identify inconsistencies before they affect month-end reporting.
• Support closing activities by preparing payable-related reports, account details, and journal entry information as needed.
• Maintain well-organized financial records so documentation is current, accessible, and audit-ready.
• Contribute ideas that improve efficiency within the accounts payable workflow and assist with updates to tools or processes when required.