Accounts Payable Clerk La Jolla, California | Robert Half

Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in California in a contract position with the potential to become permanent. This role focuses on overseeing end-to-end payables activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring payments are processed in line with company policies and internal controls. The position also partners with vendors and internal departments, contributes to month-end close, and supports ongoing improvements to accounts payable operations.

Responsibilities:

• Handle the complete accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoice support, assigning the correct coding, securing approvals, and entering transactions into the accounting system.
• Coordinate timely month-end accounts payable close activities and help ensure liabilities are recorded accurately across reporting periods.
• Review and process employee expense submissions and corporate card activity in Concur, confirming compliance with policy and proper financial recording.
• Provide support for Concur-related questions, investigate processing issues, and resolve system or user concerns efficiently.
• Prepare payment batches for multiple entities, including check runs and other disbursement methods, while ensuring required reviews and authorizations are completed.
• Submit various payment requests such as bank transfers, wire payments, and checks within established deadlines.
• Assemble accounts payable documentation for audits and other financial reviews as requested.
• Recommend and help implement improvements that increase efficiency, reduce errors, and reinforce internal controls within the payables function.
• Create, update, and maintain accounts payable procedures and workflow documentation to support consistency and compliance.
• Carry out other finance and accounting support duties as needed.