Part Time Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is responsible for supporting day-to-day payment operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping ensure invoices, reimbursements, and vendor obligations are processed on time. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, comfort working with financial documentation, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities:
• Process invoices, purchase orders, expense reimbursements, and other payment-related documents with a high degree of accuracy.
• Review completed transactions, confirm accounting entries, and compare financial records against system-generated reports to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized accounts payable files and preserve supporting documentation for audit readiness and historical reference.
• Coordinate employee expense payments by checking submitted reports and preparing payments in accordance with company procedures.
• Manage vendor payments by arranging disbursements, monitoring outstanding balances, and responding to questions related to billing and payment status.
• Prepare account analyses and assist with recurring monthly reporting to support financial visibility and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and streamline payment workflows while maintaining compliance and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting accounts payable functions in a detail-focused business environment.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, payment tracking, account reconciliation, and record maintenance.
• Ability to review financial details carefully and detect errors or inconsistencies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with accounting systems, spreadsheets, and standard office software.
• Background in handling vendor inquiries and resolving payment-related issues effectively.

Compensation

$28.00-$35.00 Hourly

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