Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for a dependable Accounts Payable Clerk to join a finance team in a contract position with the potential to become permanent. This position supports daily payables activity by ensuring invoices, reimbursements, and vendor payments are handled accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal partners and external vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Review and enter vendor invoices and employee expense submissions with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Verify that each payment request includes appropriate authorization, correct general ledger coding, and complete supporting records before processing.
• Compare vendor statements against internal records, research discrepancies, and provide updates on payment status when questions arise.
• Coordinate recurring payment activity such as check runs, electronic payments, and wire transactions according to established schedules.
• Maintain supplier profiles and tax documentation while supporting compliance with financial controls and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to month-end accounting tasks by assisting with accruals, reconciliations, and other close-related payables activities.
• Partner with departments across the organization to resolve invoice issues, clear exceptions, and keep payments moving efficiently.
• Communicate professionally with vendors to address billing concerns and help resolve outstanding items promptly.
• Assist with audit support and provide accounts payable documentation for financial reporting needs as requested.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable or a related accounting function.
• Demonstrated accuracy when processing invoices, coding expenses, and managing payment activity.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Familiarity with check runs, invoice payments, reconciliations, and vendor account maintenance.
• Ability to work on site in Baltimore, Maryland, with flexibility for occasional evening or weekend support when needed.

Compensation

$25.65-$29.70 Hourly

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