Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Phoenix, Arizona on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day accounts payable operations in a fully onsite environment and is well suited for someone who communicates confidently with vendors, manages invoice activity accurately, and can quickly learn and navigate AP processes within an SAP S/4HANA environment. The role will contribute to efficient payment processing, compliance with internal controls, and continuous improvement of accounts payable workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices accurately while ensuring charges are assigned to the correct accounts.

• Post invoices, apply credit memos, clear open items, and maintain accurate vendor account balances.

• Communicate with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and account issues in a timely manner.

• Prepare and process ACH payments and check runs according to established schedules and controls.

• Reconcile payable records, investigate variances, and maintain organized documentation for audit readiness.

• Monitor invoice status and payment deadlines to support consistent and timely disbursements.

• Partner with internal teams to verify approvals, clarify coding, and improve the efficiency of accounts payable activities.

• Assist with enhancements to accounts payable procedures, including support for expense-related process updates when needed.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on accounts payable experience, especially in high-volume invoice processing environments.

• Practical experience with invoice coding, account allocation, ACH transactions, and check run processing.

• Ability to work directly with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payment and documentation issues effectively.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across data entry, reconciliations, and recordkeeping.

• Comfortable working fully onsite in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Prior experience with ERP or accounting systems; familiarity with SAP preferred

• Bachelor’s degree is not required; equivalent accounts payable experience is acceptable.

Compensation

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