We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in New York in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is well suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to build hands-on experience in accounts payable, including entry-level candidates or current college students. The role focuses on supporting the full invoice lifecycle, maintaining accurate vendor records, and helping ensure timely payment processing in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation before processing.
• Coordinate approval workflows to ensure invoices are authorized by the appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Enter vendor and payment information into the accounting system, including W-9 details and related records.
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable activities from invoice receipt through payment preparation and filing.
• Assign appropriate coding to invoices so expenses are recorded correctly across accounts and cost areas.
• Assist with check run preparation and help track payment status to support on-time disbursements.
• Maintain organized accounts payable files and resolve routine discrepancies by following up with internal teams or vendors as needed.• Experience with accounts payable, invoice processing, or similar accounting support work is preferred.
• Familiarity with coding invoices and preparing payments such as check runs.
• Ability to review financial documents carefully and enter data with a high level of accuracy.
• Comfortable handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in an administrative or accounting environment.
• Proficiency with basic business software and willingness to learn internal accounting systems.
• Strong communication skills and a dependable, team-oriented approach to daily work.
• Entry-level candidates or current college students with relevant interest or exposure to accounting are encouraged to apply.