Accounts Payable Clerk

Robert Half • Santa Barbara, CA • 5d ago

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day invoice and payment activities for a contract assignment in Santa Barbara, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone with hands-on accounts payable experience who can manage invoice entry, payment processing, and vendor communication with accuracy and efficiency. The role also contributes to month-end and year-end accounting support while maintaining organized records and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities:

Respond to vendor payment and invoice questions directly or route issues to the appropriate internal team for resolution.

Review, scan, and enter invoices into the accounting system while keeping documentation complete and accurate.

Process payments by preparing check requests, verifying approvals, entering required data, and generating checks.

Match invoices to supporting purchasing and receiving records to confirm accuracy and follow up on discrepancies with relevant departments.

Produce accounts payable reports and maintain well-organized files for payment records and supporting documents.

Support monthly closing activities by updating and tracking accounts payable logs in a timely manner.

Assist with year-end audit preparation by gathering records and providing accounts payable documentation as needed.

Follow company safety practices as well as applicable federal and state regulations while performing daily responsibilities.

Carry out additional administrative or accounting-related duties as assigned to support the department. Requirements - At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

Working knowledge of invoice processing, invoice coding, and accounts payable recordkeeping.

Experience handling check runs and preparing payments with a high level of accuracy.

Familiarity with three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.

Ability to enter data efficiently and maintain organized financial files and reports.

Strong communication skills for working with vendors and internal departments to resolve payment issues.

Basic computer proficiency with accounting or financial systems used for accounts payable tasks.

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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