Accounts Payable Clerk

DescriptionAccountemps has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable (A/P) Clerk that offers an invigorating work environment among a team of motivated professionals. The candidate in this role will work closely with and report to the Accounting Manager. Other responsibilities include attending to the general administrative needs of the AP/Finance Department,. The candidate will primarily focus on matching and batching code, resolving A/P issues, processing expense reports, updating and reconciling sub-ledger to G/L and processing checks are primary areas of focus. Are you looking for a position that offers quick career growth? Contact us today to find out how you can scale the career leader on a flourishing team. This Accounts Payable Clerk role will be located in the Lexington-fayette, Kentucky area and will be a short-term temporary position.Key responsibilities

Assist internal business partners with any customer services needs

Implement full-cycle A/P

Organize, register, scan, and file invoices, checks, and other documents

Support the AP/Finance Department by completing administrative tasks

Accurately execute daily processes and controls in a timely manner while ensuring company policies are followed

Facilitate internal and external audits as needed

Carry out additional tasks as assigned

Open, sort, and distribute daily department mail

Verify, log and mail checks, including expediting special handling

Requirements

Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills, especially with both technical and financial backgrounds

AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Business or similar preferred

2+ years of experience in an A/P role preferred

Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Microsoft Excel experience preferred

Deep understanding of Accounts Payable (AP)

Foundational knowledge in Microsoft Word

Comprehensive knowledge of procurement

Accountemps matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills – helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune® magazine’s list of “World's Most Admired Companies” since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.accountemps.com to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.© 2019 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/VeteransBy clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $14.25 - $16.50 / HourlyLocation: LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KYDate Posted: October 18, 2019Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 01710-0011219231Staffing Area: Accountemps