Accounts Payable Clerk Scottsdale, Arizona | Robert Half

Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a growing accounting team in Scottsdale, Arizona on a contract-to-permanent basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone building a long-term career in accounting who enjoys accurate, organized financial work and wants to expand their experience in payables and related processes. The role offers the chance to contribute to daily accounting operations while developing deeper knowledge of invoice management, payment activity, and financial recordkeeping.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, proper support, and correct account coding before entering them into the system.
• Process vendor invoices in a timely manner and maintain organized documentation to support payment records and audit readiness.
• Prepare and assist with check runs and other payment activities while helping ensure obligations are paid according to agreed terms.
• Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing details, and payment-related questions.
• Support general accounting activities by updating records, reconciling selected payable information, and maintaining accurate financial data.
• Track accounts payable transactions closely, identify exceptions, and escalate issues when additional review is needed.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts within the accounting function, including adapting to updated tools or workflow changes as required.