Accounts Payable Clerk Ridgeland, SC

Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for an organization in Ridgeland, South Carolina. This contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a steady volume of invoice and payment activity. The person in this role will help maintain accurate payment records, ensure invoices are reviewed correctly, and contribute to timely disbursement processes.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before entering them into the payment system.
• Assign the correct accounting codes to invoices so expenses are recorded accurately and consistently.
• Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner while maintaining organized financial documentation.
• Prepare and support scheduled check runs to ensure vendors are paid according to established timelines.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and work with internal departments or vendors to resolve issues efficiently.
• Maintain detailed records of payments, invoice activity, and supporting documents for audit and reporting purposes.
• Assist with routine reconciliation and verification tasks to help ensure payable data remains accurate.
• Follow government and organizational procedures related to financial controls, documentation, and payment processing.