Accounts Payable Clerk

Robert Half • Hayward, CA • 2h ago

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a construction-focused organization in Hayward, California. This onsite opportunity is a contract position with the potential to become permanent, suited for someone who is highly organized, dependable, and comfortable handling the full accounts payable cycle in a fast-paced setting. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial operations, build positive vendor relationships, and contribute to a well-run accounting function through strong attention to detail and process awareness.

Responsibilities:

Oversee end-to-end accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices move through review, coding, approval, and payment accurately and on schedule.

Examine vendor invoices for proper support, assign the correct accounting codes, and complete three-way matching for applicable purchases.

Set up and maintain supplier records, collect required documentation, and serve as a point of contact for payment and account questions.

Prepare and process vendor disbursements through checks, ACH, or other approved methods while meeting internal deadlines.

Reconcile supplier statements, investigate billing differences, and resolve outstanding items before they affect reporting or vendor relationships.

Review employee reimbursement submissions for accuracy, policy compliance, and appropriate backup documentation.

Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities by organizing payable records, supporting audit requests, and preparing related reports.

Coordinate with internal departments to address invoice issues, improve workflow efficiency, and support special projects or administrative tasks such as mail handling and office supply coordination. Requirements - At least 3 years of accounts payable experience with direct involvement in full-cycle invoice processing.

Practical knowledge of invoice coding, account reconciliation, vendor file maintenance, and three-way matching procedures.

Experience handling payment processing, including check runs and ACH transactions, with strong accuracy and follow-through.

Familiarity with employee expense report review, audit support activities, and standard vendor tax documentation such as W-9s and 1099-related records.

Proficiency in Excel for data review and organization; experience with Sage 100 or comparable accounting systems is preferred.

Ability to manage competing priorities independently, identify discrepancies, and bring issues to resolution in a timely manner.

Strong communication skills, careful attention to detail, and a collaborative approach when working across departments.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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