Accounts Payable Clerk (Temporary)
Location: On-Site
Job Type: Temporary (2-3 Months)
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 5:00 PM (30-minute or 1-hour lunch break)
Shift: Day Shift
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Payable Clerk to join our accounting team on a temporary basis for approximately 2 to 3 months. This position plays a key role in supporting daily accounting operations through invoice processing, vendor communication, payment processing, reporting, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will have prior Accounts Payable experience in a manufacturing environment and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Responsibilities
- Process approximately 40-45 vendor invoices per week.
- Perform 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, including freight charges, surcharges, and purchase price variances (PPV).
- Process non-purchase-order invoices for utilities, freight, temporary labor, maintenance, and other operating expenses.
- Execute weekly check runs and cash disbursements.
- Generate monthly Accounts Payable aging reports.
- Communicate with vendors regarding payment status, account inquiries, and tax-exempt documentation.
- Process and clear intercompany Accounts Payable transactions as needed.
- Track temporary employee hours in Excel and submit weekly timecards to staffing agencies.
- Maintain vendor information and assist with ACH payment conversion initiatives.
- Post daily sales invoices and assist with monthly reporting activities.
- Reconcile reports to the General Ledger and maintain accurate accounting records.
- Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable cash receipt processing as needed.
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Required
- Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with vendors and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Basic problem-solving and analytical skills.
Qualifications - Preferred
- Experience with ERP or accounting software systems.
- Experience supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
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