Accounts Payable Clerk – Temp Role (Detail‑Oriented)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Training opportunities

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals, Laguna Hills is seeking an Account Clerk – Accounts Payable for a temporary assignment with a local organization. The position is on-site in Laguna Hills, CA, with a pay rate up to $25/hr and a roughly 3-month term. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Responsibilities include processing vendor invoices, coding to GL accounts, reconciling vendor accounts, and assisting with month-end activities. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic accounting or bookkeeping knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and know when to escalate issues.
• Professional communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Review and process vendor invoices and supporting documentation.
• Verify approvals and code invoices to GL accounts.
• Process payments, including checks, ACH, and reimbursements.
• Perform vendor account reconciliations.
• Research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Support accruals and audit requests.
• Communicate professionally with vendors and internal staff.
• Handle confidential financial information with discretion.

Skills

Basic accounting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

College coursework in accounting

AP experience

Tools

ERP systems

Invoice processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Express Employment Professionals, Laguna Hills is seeking an Account Clerk – Accounts Payable for a temporary assignment with a local organization. The position is on-site in Laguna Hills, CA, with a pay rate up to $25/hr and a roughly 3-month term. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Responsibilities include processing vendor invoices, coding to GL accounts, reconciling vendor accounts, and assisting with month-end activities. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.