Accounts Payable Clerk

We are seeking a Temp Accounts Payable Clerk  for a 6 month contract opportunity supporting a well-known Orange County based public agency!

Temp Accounts Payable Clerk Key Responsibilities: 

• Processes initial approval process for accounts payable; enters receiving documents and invoices into accounts payable module, verifies accuracy of invoices, packing slips, purchase orders, and inventory orders; resolves discrepancies; obtains documentation/signatures as necessary to ensure proper approval and verification has been met to pay all invoices.

• Ensures prompt and accurate payment to city vendors

• Responds to and reconciles discrepancies in payment documents

• Posts entries from supporting documents and records; and protects against unauthorized payments by following common purchasing and accounting practices and procedures.

•  Gathers and organizes data to assist staff in the preparation of reports and recommendations.

• Assists the public in person, by telephone and email. 

• Performs other functions as assigned.

Temp Accounts Payable Requirements:

• Two-Three (2-3) years of accounting experience involving the maintenance and posting of accounting, financial, and/or statistical records

• HS diploma required

• MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and Access

• Knowledge of purchasing and/or accounts payable practices and concepts; business English, arithmetic, and functional knowledge of accounting related documents; modern office practices and procedures.

• Strong attention to detail and use of correct grammar and spelling

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with city employees, vendors and the general public.

• Temp Accounts Payable Clerk Schedule: 8:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm on Fridays with alternating Fridays off