Accounts Payable Clerk
The Accounts Payable Clerk at Confidential Client is responsible for managing invoice processing, vendor communications, and payment operations to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions. This entry-level role supports daily financial activities and compliance within a collaborative corporate office environment, offering growth opportunities in accounting.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Restaurant & Foodservice.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
The Accounts Payable Clerk will support daily finance operations for our Confidential Client's corporate office. This is an entry-level, hands-on role well suited to someone starting or growing an accounting career.
- Manage and monitor the Accounts Payable inbox and incoming invoices
- Review, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Communicate with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment inquiries
- Reconcile vendor statements and research missing or disputed invoices
- Assist with weekly payment runs (ACH, checks, credit card payments)
- Scan, organize, and distribute incoming mail and financial documents
- Perform monthly reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures
- Support additional projects and administrative tasks as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Accurate typing and 10-key data entry proficiency
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
- OR 1+ years of accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or related experience
- Experience with accounting software or ERP systems
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications (Teams, OneNote)
Compensation
- Estimated annual pay: $44,573 (estimated) — presented as an estimate based on available data.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Office-based role at the corporate office location
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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