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Posted August 05, 2026
Robert Half

Accounts Payable Clerk

Palo Alto, CA 94301, US Temporary
Compensation: $20 to $26 Hourly

Accounts Payable Clerk

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounts payable functions by processing invoices, maintaining vendor records, and assisting with timely and accurate payments. In a mid-sized company, this role often works closely with accounting, purchasing, and operations teams to help ensure invoice accuracy, proper approvals, and organized financial records. Based on general knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review, sort, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system. Based on general knowledge.
  • Match invoices to purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation. Based on general knowledge.
  • Verify coding, approvals, and payment terms before processing. Based on general knowledge.
  • Assist with check runs, ACH payments, wire transfers, and other vendor disbursements. Based on general knowledge.
  • Reconcile vendor statements and help resolve billing discrepancies. Based on general knowledge.
  • Maintain accurate vendor files, payment records, and AP documentation. Based on general knowledge.
  • Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoice status and payments. Based on general knowledge.
  • Support month-end closing activities and audit requests related to accounts payable. Based on general knowledge.



Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of accounts payable, data entry, or clerical accounting experience preferred. Based on general knowledge.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy. Based on general knowledge.
  • Familiarity with Excel and accounting software preferred. Based on general knowledge.



Compensation

$20.00-$26.00 Hourly

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