Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a high-volume finance team. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling payment activity, account research, and transaction support in a fast-paced environment. The role will contribute to accurate financial processing, timely issue resolution, and strong coordination across accounting functions.
Responsibilities:
• Review incoming payments and accurately apply receipts to the appropriate booking or account records.
• Investigate unmatched or incomplete payment information by coordinating with internal partners and external contacts to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain and update booking details and client account information to ensure payment records remain current and accurate.
• Attach and organize supporting documentation for financial transactions so records are complete and audit-ready.
• Correct posting errors by processing transfers, refunds, or other adjustments when receipts have been applied incorrectly.
• Partner with team members to resolve held checks, account exceptions, and trust-related payment issues within required timelines.
• Release or transfer escrowed funds according to agreed schedules and established payment terms.
• Close completed bookings that meet payment completion criteria and internal documentation standards.
• Collaborate with related accounting teams and escalate unresolved issues to leadership when additional review is needed.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts and assist with additional accounting support tasks as assigned.• At least 3 years of finance or accounting experience with a strong background in accounts payable processing.
• Experience reconciling accounts, reviewing statements, and resolving payment discrepancies with accuracy.
• Proficiency in invoice processing, invoice coding, check runs, and other accounts payable functions.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and related accounting support tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
• High level of discretion, dependability, and integrity when handling sensitive financial information.
• Strong data entry skills, including 10-key proficiency and a typing speed of at least 45 words per minute.