Accounts Payable Clerk - Full Time (Temporary Assignment)

American Retail Services; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

American Retail Services in Carlsbad, CA is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk for a full-time temporary assignment. The role handles high-volume check processing, vendor communications, and daily payables tasks in a corporate office setting.

The candidate should have 1–2 years AP experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and accounting software. This position requires accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements: High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years Accounts Payable work experience.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and company accounting software.
• Detail-oriented with professional attitude.
• Able to work both independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional interaction with employees and vendors.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Solid problem-solving and basic accounting knowledge.
• General math skills and 10-key proficiency.
• Must file checks and documents physically as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue a high volume of checks daily.
• Mail or transmit checks to vendors daily.
• Provide vendor reconciliations and match contracts to invoices.
• Coordinate with Controller on check numbers for runs.
• Process incoming mail daily and distribute.
• Reconcile items received against invoices.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders.
• Maintain confidentiality of payables data.
• Position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Vendor relationship building

Multi-tasking

General math skill

10-key proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Accounting software

Job description

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Accounts Payable Clerk - Full Time (Temporary Assignment)

Full Time/40 Accounting & Finance Carlsbad, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2360

Salary Range: $21.00 To $22.00 Hourly

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt – Hourly (M-F 9:00 am - 5:30 pm)

SHIFT SCHEDULE: Full-time (Temporary)

DEPT/LOCATION: Corporate Office, Carlsbad

REPORTS TO: Controller

Accounts Payable Clerk Job Duties:

• Prepares and issues a high volume of physical checks from the accounting system on a daily basis
• Responsible for mailing and/or transmitting physical checks to vendors on a daily basis
• Required to provide detailed vendor reconciliations and reconcile contract versus invoice
• Needs to coordinate with Controller which check number to pull from the Corporate Office Check cabinet for specific check runs
• Needs to intake mail daily and distribute to other departments
• Reconciles Items Received Against Invoices
• Verify Proper Invoices Against Purchase Orders
• Maintains Confidentiality of Payables Information
• Position has no Supervisory Responsibility

Accounts Payable Clerk Skills and Qualifications:

• Educational requirements: High School Diploma or GED
• Required to have either 1-2 years of Accounts Payable work experience
• Requires ability to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Accounting software applications utilized by the Company
• Detail-oriented and reliable with professional attitude
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, and multi-tasking skills
• General Math Skill
• Must be proficient in use of 10 Key
• Must be able to physically file checks and other company related documents
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to Build Vendor Relationships
• Required to work from Corporate Office Full-Time
• Must be able to multi-task and work and comply with deadlines as they arise