Accounts Payable Clerk

Meta1; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta1 in Phoenix is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for a 3-month temp-to-hire onsite role. The position handles vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and AP transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, experience with high-volume AP, GAAP knowledge, and attention to detail; SAP and Concur familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years of Accounts Payable, Accounting, Finance, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting principles, month-end close processes, and expense recognition procedures.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas).
• Knowledge of GAAP, federal regulatory guidelines, and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, freight invoices, non-PO invoices, coded invoices (general ledger accounts), and other accounts payable transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review and verify invoices for proper approval, coding, supporting documentation, and compliance with company policies.
• Match invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and contracts as required.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries.
• Process employee expense reports and reimbursements in accordance with company guidelines.
• Monitor payment due dates and available discount opportunities to maximize cost savings.
• Issue stop payments and assist with payment adjustments or corrections when necessary.
• Confirm that appropriate general ledger codes have been entered on all invoices.
• File and maintain invoice documentation in accordance with company record retention policies.
• Contact vendors, suppliers, and internal departments to obtain necessary documentation for invoice processing.
• Verify invoices by reconciling vendor statements and related transactions.
• Maintain accurate and complete accounts payable files and records.
• Perform account reconciliations by verifying transactions and comparing them to account balances.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate general ledger coding for all invoices and expenses.
• Analyze, prepare, and monitor monthly accruals to ensure expenses are recorded in the proper accounting period.
• Review outstanding liabilities and supporting documentation to ensure accruals are accurate, complete, and compliant with accounting policies.
• Assist with month-end accrual entries, account reconciliations, and financial close activities.
• Assist in preparing billing information and validating changes to support accurate financial reporting and financial close activities.
• Assist with tracking invoices, resolving payment conflicts, and maintaining proper supporting documentation.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

GAAP

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

SAP

Concur

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk

Phoenix, AZ (onsite)

3 Month Temp to hire

Hours: M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM, 30min. lunch

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and accounts payable transactions accurately and timely while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role supports financial operations through invoice verification, accrual analysis, reconciliations, vendor communication, and maintenance of accurate financial records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Processing

• Process vendor invoices, freight invoices, non-PO invoices, coded invoices (general ledger accounts), and other accounts payable transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review and verify invoices for proper approval, coding, supporting documentation, and compliance with company policies.
• Match invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and contracts as required.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries.
• Process employee expense reports and reimbursements in accordance with company guidelines.
• Monitor payment due dates and available discount opportunities to maximize cost savings.
• Issue stop payments and assist with payment adjustments or corrections when necessary.
• Confirm that appropriate general ledger codes have been entered on all invoices.
• File and maintain invoice documentation in accordance with company record retention policies.
• Contact vendors, suppliers, and internal departments to obtain necessary documentation for invoice processing.
• Verify invoices by reconciling vendor statements and related transactions.

Financial Records and Reconciliation

• Maintain accurate and complete accounts payable files and records.
• Perform account reconciliations by verifying transactions and comparing them to account balances.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate general ledger coding for all invoices and expenses.
• Analyze, prepare, and monitor monthly accruals to ensure expenses are recorded in the proper accounting period.
• Review outstanding liabilities and supporting documentation to ensure accruals are accurate, complete, and compliant with accounting policies.
• Assist with month-end accrual entries, account reconciliations, and financial close activities.
• Assist in preparing billing information and validating changes to support accurate financial reporting and financial close activities.
• Assist with tracking invoices, resolving payment conflicts, and maintaining proper supporting documentation.

Customer Service and Vendor Relations

• Serve as a primary contact for vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding invoice and payment inquiries.
• Research and resolve payment conflicts, billing discrepancies, and outstanding vendor issues.
• Work collaboratively with purchasing, operations, accounting, and finance teams to ensure timely invoice processing and issue resolution.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and business partners.

Compliance and Administrative Support

• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit support for all accounts payable transactions.
• Assist with annual renewal tracking of business licenses and permits in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Follow established internal controls and company procedures to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years of Accounts Payable, Accounting, Finance, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting principles, month-end close processes, and expense recognition procedures.
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, and supporting monthly accrual entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal regulatory guidelines, and business objectives.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices with strong attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including: Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Complex formulas and functions
• Data analysis and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience with SAP financial modules and accounts payable processing.
• Experience using Concur Expense Management.
• Knowledge of three-way matching processes and purchase order workflows.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable controls, accrual accounting, and reconciliation procedures.
• Experience in high-volume invoice processing environments.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical capabilities.

Required Skills and Competencies

Excellent atte