Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team in Watsonville, California on a Contract basis. This role supports daily accounts payable operations by handling invoice entry, verifying purchasing documentation, and helping maintain accurate vendor records. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across departments to resolve discrepancies and keep payment activity moving efficiently.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the day-to-day flow of vendor invoices and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Compare invoices against purchase orders and receiving information to confirm quantities, pricing, and authorization before entry.
• Enter approved invoices into the accounting system with the correct general ledger coding and route items for additional approval when needed.
• Investigate billing discrepancies and coordinate with the purchasing team to resolve mismatches between vendor documents and ordered items.
• Handle data entry for non-purchase order invoices while maintaining complete and well-organized records.
• Support month-end close activities by posting payable transactions within required timelines.
• Assist with bank payment preparation and payment run processing to help ensure vendors are paid correctly.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the office as needed, including other tasks assigned by the department.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or a related accounting support position.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, invoice coding, and check or payment run procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks independently.
• Comfortable identifying issues, solving problems, and collaborating with internal teams to reach resolution.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems; familiarity with Odoo is a plus.
• Associate degree preferred but not required.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required.

Compensation

$23.75-$27.50 Hourly

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