Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Lake Forest, California on a Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day payables operations by ensuring invoices are reviewed accurately, entered efficiently, and prepared for timely payment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage recurring financial tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Review incoming invoices for completeness, accuracy, and proper supporting documentation before processing.
• Assign the correct accounting codes to invoices and enter payment details into the appropriate system with a high level of precision.
• Manage invoice processing activities from receipt through approval routing to help maintain timely payment cycles.
• Prepare and support scheduled check runs while confirming payment information and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain organized accounts payable records to support audit readiness and efficient document retrieval.
• Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to clarify invoice questions, payment status, and outstanding issues.

Qualifications:

• Experience handling accounts payable tasks in a detail-focused business environment.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, payment processing, and check run procedures.
• Ability to review financial documents carefully and enter data with strong accuracy.
• Comfortable managing multiple invoices and deadlines in a structured workflow.
• Proficiency with standard accounting or ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation

$25.65-$27.00 Hourly

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