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Century Group

Accounts Payable

Los Angeles, CA

$24 - $25/hr

Process full cycle accounts payable activities including review of invoices and related documents ... temp-to-hire basis. Our specialized focus, extensive talent network and 30 years of experience ...

RI Temps, Inc.

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Accounts Payable Specialist

Providence, RI · On-site

$35 - $40/hr

Temporary Join Our Team! We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy finance team with contract administration, accounts payable processing, and Workday ...

Area Temps

Accounts Payable Clerk

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$24/hr

Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. To apply for this Accounts Payable Clerk position, please submit your resume to ...

RPM Staffing Professionals Inc.

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Accounts Payable Clerk

Sulphur Springs, TX · On-site

$17.50/hr

Accounts Payable Clerk Temporary Project Opportunity Are you detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in accounting support? We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for a temporary ...

Carlton Staffing

Accounts Payable

Houston, TX

$25 - $27/hr

We're hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk for our Houston, TX client! We are looking for experienced ... Temp-to-Hire • Description of Duties: Process vendor invoices, verify approvals, and enter data ...

Easterseals

Accounts Payable Supervisor

New York, NY

$65K - $68K/yr

Join The Fedcap Group for an exciting temp-to-perm opportunity as an Accounts Payable Supervisor, with strong potential to transition into a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

The Fedcap Group

Accounts Payable Supervisor

New York, NY · On-site

$65K - $68K/yr

Join The Fedcap Group for an exciting temp-to-perm opportunity as an Accounts Payable Supervisor, with strong potential to transition into a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Fedcap

Accounts Payable Supervisor

New York, NY

$65K - $68K/yr

Join The Fedcap Group for an exciting temp-to-perm opportunity as an Accounts Payable Supervisor, with strong potential to transition into a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

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How much do temporary accounts payable jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary accounts payable in the United States is $21.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Temporary Accounts Payable positions?

Temporary Accounts Payable positions are short-term roles in which individuals are responsible for managing a company's outgoing payments, such as processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring vendors are paid on time. These roles are often filled to cover employee absences, seasonal workloads, or special projects. Temporary Accounts Payable staff are expected to have knowledge of accounting software and basic bookkeeping principles. The duration of these positions can range from a few weeks to several months, depending on the organization's needs.

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

AspectTemporary Accounts PayableAccounts Payable Clerk
CredentialsHigh school diploma, basic accounting knowledgeHigh school diploma, some accounting experience
Work EnvironmentTemporary, often in accounting departmentsPermanent, in finance or accounting teams
Employer UsageUsed for short-term staffing needsFull-time or part-time permanent roles
Job FocusAssist with invoice processing and data entry temporarilyManage full cycle accounts payable processes regularly

Temporary Accounts Payable roles are short-term positions assisting with invoice processing and data entry, often filled to meet temporary workload demands. Accounts Payable Clerks are permanent staff responsible for ongoing invoice management and payment processing. The main difference lies in employment duration and scope of responsibilities.

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

To thrive as a Temporary Accounts Payable professional, you need a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, attention to detail, and experience with invoice processing, often supported by a high school diploma or associate degree in accounting. Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel, is typically required. Strong organizational skills, time management, and effective communication abilities help you manage deadlines and collaborate with vendors and internal teams. These skills ensure accurate and efficient processing of payments, prevent errors, and maintain positive financial relationships for the organization.

What are some common challenges faced by Temporary Accounts Payable professionals and how can they be managed effectively?

Temporary Accounts Payable professionals often encounter challenges such as quickly adapting to new accounting systems, learning internal procedures, and managing high volumes of invoices within tight deadlines. To manage these challenges effectively, it’s important to be proactive in asking questions, taking detailed notes during training, and leveraging organizational tools to stay on top of tasks. Building strong communication with the permanent team and clarifying expectations early on can also help ensure a smooth transition and successful assignment.
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Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Element Materials Technology

Blue Ash, OH • Hybrid

$20.50 - $26.25/hr

Contractor

Posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Process invoice entry, coding, date stamping, and filing of invoices for accounts payable.

  • Analyze accounts, obtain missing invoices, and address discrepancies with vendors and laboratories.

  • Maintain and review spreadsheets tracking invoice status with assigned laboratories each week.

Element Materials Technology rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

53rd of 103 rated laboratories

Job description

Element has an opportunity for a temporary Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist. In this role you will be responsible for accounts payable duties, supporting multiple labs and / or locations. 

This position plays a crucial role in the daily upkeep of accounts payable, fielding phone calls from vendors and Element laboratories, ensuring invoices are entered into accounting system, payments made within acceptable timeframe, and other duties as assigned. This position partners with AP lead and team of AP representatives.

This is a 6-month contract role. 

This is a hybrid role: 3 days in our Blue Ash location & 2 days remote.

Sponsorship is not available.


  • Build friendly relationship with vendors
  • Analyze accounts, obtain missing invoices, and address discrepancies
  • Build rapport with assigned Element Lab(s)
  • Maintain spreadsheet with invoices and their status, review with lab each week
  • Invoice Entry, Coding, keying, date stamping and filing of invoices
  • Check Runs which includes pulling invoices for payment, delivering checks as necessary (postage machine, overnight)
  • Overall knowledge/partner of Element lab assigned and their vendors for AP related topics
  • Other tasks as needed or requested by Lead or Manager

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in multi-site / location accounts payable support (or 1 year experience and college degree, preferably with accounting or accounting related major)
  • Ability to read and interpret accounting related documents
  • Ability to effectively communicate inside organization (manager, peers, members of Element team) as well as externally (vendors)
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as invoice amounts, payment terms and cash balances and to apply concepts of basic math
  • Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of accounting and financial principles
  • Demonstrated problem resolution skills
  • Attention to detail is critical
  • Proficiency with accounting software systems
  • Ability to remain calm when faced with deadlines and multiple priorities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to function as part of a team

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.


At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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