Accounts Payable Clerk Richmond, VA

Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payment operations for an organization based in Richmond, Virginia. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling invoice activity with accuracy and consistency. In this role, you will help maintain efficient accounts payable workflows while ensuring financial records are processed in a timely and compliant manner.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for completeness, accuracy, and proper supporting documentation before processing.
• Assign the correct accounting codes to invoices and enter payment data into the appropriate system with a high level of precision.
• Manage the full invoice processing cycle, from receipt and validation through approval routing and final posting.
• Prepare and coordinate check runs to ensure vendors are paid on schedule and according to established procedures.
• Reconcile invoice details against purchase records or internal documentation to resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to answer payment questions and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain organized accounts payable files and ensure records are accessible for audit and reporting purposes.