Accounts Payable Clerk

Vaco Recruiter Services; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk in California. The role involves preparing and processing payments, reconciling accounts, and maintaining vendor relationships. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 1 year of experience in accounts payable. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for this fast-paced position.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, verify, code, and enter invoices into accounting software promptly.
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval before payments.
• Verify received invoices using a 3-way matching process.
• Maintain accounting ledgers by posting accounts payable transactions.
• Track budgeted expenses and process employee reimbursements.
• Monitor assigned accounts to ensure payments are current.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and monthly statements.
• Ensure financial security by adhering to internal accounting controls.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work efficiently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Vaco is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our clients team. The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for preparing and processing payments accurately and on time, reconciling accounts, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining positive relationships with vendors. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, sort, verify, code, and enter invoices into the accounting software in a timely manner.
• Review all invoices for appropriate supporting documentation and approval before processing payments.
• Verify received invoices using a 3-way matching process.
• Maintain accounting ledgers by posting accounts payable transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records.
• Track budgeted expenses and process employee reimbursements by verifying and approving expense reports.
• Monitor assigned accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues promptly, following up as necessary.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships by responding to inquiries via phone, mail, and email.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and monthly statements, ensuring accuracy of all accounts payable transactions.
• Maintain vendor files and historical records by filing necessary copies of vouchers, invoices, and correspondence.
• Ensure financial security by following internal accounting controls and maintaining confidentiality of company information.

Qualifications:

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience:1+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting.