Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Rochester, New York in a contract position with permanent potential. This position supports day-to-day payment operations by ensuring invoices are reviewed accurately, coded correctly, and processed on schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with financial records and Excel-based tracking.

Responsibilities:

- Review incoming invoices for completeness, accuracy, and proper approval before processing

- Assign correct general ledger coding and enter payable details into the accounting system

- Prepare and support routine check runs to ensure vendors are paid within established timelines

- Reconcile invoice information against purchase documentation and resolve discrepancies as needed

- Maintain organized accounts payable records and ensure supporting documentation is accessible and accurate

- Communicate with internal teams and external vendors regarding payment status, missing details, and invoice questions

- Use Microsoft Excel to track payment activity, update reporting, and support account analysis Requirements - Previous experience performing accounts payable duties in a high-volume or fast-paced environment

- Practical knowledge of invoice coding, invoice entry, and full-cycle invoice processing

- Experience assisting with check runs and payment preparation

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for tracking, organizing, and reviewing financial data

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct discrepancies

- Effective communication skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders

- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy under time constraints

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