Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day invoice and payment activities for a contract assignment in Santa Barbara, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone with hands-on accounts payable experience who can manage invoice entry, payment processing, and vendor communication with accuracy and efficiency. The role also contributes to month-end and year-end accounting support while maintaining organized records and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities:

- Respond to vendor payment and invoice questions directly or route issues to the appropriate internal team for resolution.

- Review, scan, and enter invoices into the accounting system while keeping documentation complete and accurate.

- Process payments by preparing check requests, verifying approvals, entering required data, and generating checks.

- Match invoices to supporting purchasing and receiving records to confirm accuracy and follow up on discrepancies with relevant departments.

- Produce accounts payable reports and maintain well-organized files for payment records and supporting documents.

- Support monthly closing activities by updating and tracking accounts payable logs in a timely manner.

- Assist with year-end audit preparation by gathering records and providing accounts payable documentation as needed.

- Follow company safety practices as well as applicable federal and state regulations while performing daily responsibilities.

- Carry out additional administrative or accounting-related duties as assigned to support the department. Requirements - At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

- Working knowledge of invoice processing, invoice coding, and accounts payable recordkeeping.

- Experience handling check runs and preparing payments with a high level of accuracy.

- Familiarity with three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.

- Ability to enter data efficiently and maintain organized financial files and reports.

- Strong communication skills for working with vendors and internal departments to resolve payment issues.

- Basic computer proficiency with accounting or financial systems used for accounts payable tasks.

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