Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a non-profit organization in Stamford, Connecticut. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys precision-driven work, and brings a solid foundation in day-to-day accounting support. The person in this role will help maintain timely invoice processing, accurate financial records, and consistent vendor communication while working onsite Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities:

- Review incoming invoices, verify supporting documentation, and process payments with a high level of accuracy.

- Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving records to confirm completeness before entry and approval.

- Prepare and post journal entries related to payables activity and assist with routine accounting updates.

- Coordinate invoice approval follow-up to keep transactions moving through the payment cycle on schedule.

- Respond to vendor inquiries, resolve payment-related issues, and maintain consistent ongoing supplier communication.

- Maintain organized accounts payable files and supporting records to ensure accurate documentation and easy retrieval.

- Enter and monitor purchasing and invoice data within the Oracle system and other accounting tools as needed.

- Support high-volume transactional work by managing repetitive processes efficiently while maintaining close attention to detail. Requirements - Experience working in accounts payable with hands-on responsibility for invoice processing and payment support.

- Practical knowledge of purchase orders, three-way matching, and invoice coding procedures.

- Ability to prepare journal entries and apply basic accounting principles accurately.

- Familiarity with Oracle or a comparable enterprise accounting system.

- Strong Excel skills for tracking, reviewing, and reconciling financial information.

- Proven ability to manage large transaction volumes without sacrificing accuracy.

- Detail-oriented work style with strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through.

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