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Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$18.25 - $22.75/hr

This position will complete general accounts payable functions, general purchasing functions, some inventory functions, communications with vendors and technicians and other accounting and business ...

Robert Half

Accounts Payable Specialist

Grand Blanc, MI · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

This position focuses on supporting IT-related purchasing and accounts payable activities by ensuring invoices, requisitions, and purchase orders are reviewed, submitted, and tracked accurately. The ...

Makro Technologies, Inc

Accounts Payable

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$77K - $106K/yr

Members work daily with Purchasing, Receiving, UC Department, and vendor personnel. The main function in the A/P department is to provide comprehensive payment service to all Medical Center ...

Missions Inc

Accounts Payable Specialist

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and accounting and accounts payable (purchasing) software. * Two or more years' experience in accounts payable, preferably with experience ...

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How much do accounts payable purchasing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for accounts payable purchasing in the United States is $19.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does an Accounts Payable Purchasing specialist typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

An Accounts Payable Purchasing specialist frequently works with procurement, receiving, and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase orders and invoices. They often coordinate with department managers to verify approvals and resolve discrepancies, and may also communicate with vendors to address billing or payment issues. This collaborative approach helps maintain smooth operations, supports compliance with internal controls, and ensures that payments are processed efficiently and accurately.

What is the difference between Accounts Payable Purchasing vs Accounts Payable Clerk?

AspectAccounts Payable PurchasingAccounts Payable Clerk
Primary FocusManaging vendor relationships and procurement processes related to accounts payableProcessing and reconciling vendor invoices and payments
CredentialsTypically requires basic accounting or purchasing certificationsOften requires basic accounting or bookkeeping experience
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with procurement and finance teamsWorks mainly within accounting or finance departments
Industry UsageCommon in organizations with complex procurement needsUniversal across industries for invoice processing

While both roles are part of the accounts payable process, Accounts Payable Purchasing focuses on procurement and vendor management, whereas Accounts Payable Clerk handles invoice processing and payments. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in finance departments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Accounts Payable Purchasing professional, and why are they important?

To excel in Accounts Payable Purchasing, a solid understanding of accounting principles, invoice processing, and procurement practices is essential, often supported by relevant education or experience in finance or business administration. Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are typically required, and certifications such as Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) can be advantageous. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing vendor relationships and ensuring accuracy. These abilities are vital for maintaining financial integrity, optimizing procurement processes, and supporting smooth business operations.

What are Accounts Payable Purchasing jobs?

Accounts Payable Purchasing jobs involve handling the processing and payment of invoices for goods and services that a company acquires. Professionals in this role ensure that purchase orders, invoices, and payments are accurate and comply with company policies. They often communicate with vendors, resolve discrepancies, and maintain financial records for auditing purposes. This job requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of accounting or procurement software.
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Accounts Payable Purchasing

Accounts Payable Purchasing

The Will-Burt Company

Vero Beach, FL • On-site

$18.75 - $24/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

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Description
The overall responsibility of this position is to act as the primary person in the finance department to process timely accounts payable transactions and purchasing related activities. This role involves coding, verifying, auditing, and processing invoices and purchase orders (POs) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls and procedures. The Accounts Payable Purchasing Specialist will receive, process, and voucher accounts payable documents into the accounting system, ensuring that all transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner. Weekly processing of ACH and check payments into the accounting system is a key responsibility. The employee will create purchase orders for the procurement of materials, products, and services, and will match receiving records to authorized purchase orders while reviewing the accuracy of charges. Additionally, the role requires reviewing open purchase orders and resolving any discrepancies with the purchasing agent or buyer. The position also entails filing and scanning all accounts payable and purchase order documents, maintaining accurate vendor files, and ensuring accurate general ledger coding by auditing accounts payable transactions. The specialist will be responsible for managing accounts payable and purchasing email boxes, assist in conducting account analysis and reconciliation, preparing month-end accruals, and supporting year-end audit requests. Furthermore, the preparation and submission of 1099 forms annually is part of the job, along with supporting other team members as needed and handling other projects and duties as assigned.
Responsibilities - This job is NOT remote
  • Code, verify, audit and process invoices and POs for accuracy, completeness and compliance with internal controls and procedures
  • Receive, process, and voucher accounts payable documents into the accounting system
  • Weekly processing of ACH's and wire payments into the accounting system
  • Weekly outbound checks and ACH's
  • Create purchase orders for the procurement of materials/products/services
  • Match receiving records to authorized purchase orders and review accuracy of charges
  • Review open purchase orders and resolve with purchasing agent/buyer
  • Filing/scanning of all accounts payable and purchase order documents
  • Maintain accurate vendor files
  • Ensure accurate GL coding by auditing accounts payable transactions
  • Manage accounts payable and purchasing email boxes
  • Conduct accounts payable & purchasing related account analysis and reconciliation
  • Assist in preparing month end accruals
  • Support with year-end audit requests
  • Prepare and submit 1099's annually
  • Support other team members as needed
  • Handle other projects and duties as assigned
  • Backup for audit/review & process of Concur expense activity
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements
3+ years accounts payable and purchasing experience (combined not each).
  • Two-year college degree or higher in accounting preferred
  • Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Customer service focus
  • Excellent multi-tasking skills
  • Working knowledge of computerized accounting system, Excel, and Microsoft Word
  • REQUIRED COMPETENCY To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
  • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
  • LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet. There may be occasions where the employee will be on the shop floor which may be noisy.

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