Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in the non-profit sector in New York. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining all aspects of accounts payable, including processing payments, reconciling accounts, and responding to vendor inquiries. This role offers a short term contract employment opportunity. Responsibilities: Manage and process monthly recurring payments such as rents and utilities. Review, code, and post invoices to the appropriate general ledger and cost centres using MIP accounting software. Assist in reconciling receipts with the monthly Amex statement. Update and maintain vendors' information in the MIP accounting software. Handle the posting of credit memos and voiding of checks. Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements to identify any discrepancies. Review petty cash requests from programs. Perform check runs, sort and match checks with invoices, and prepare checks for mailing. Assist with the distribution of payroll and consultants checks on a bi-weekly basis. Reconcile receipts to original employee advance vouchers. Maintain and organize Accounts Payable files and historical records. Work on special assignments as necessary. Requirements Possess a minimum of 1 year of experience in an Accounts Payable Clerk role or similar. Demonstrated proficiency in Account Reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations. Solid understanding and practical experience with Accounts Payable (AP). Experience in performing Check Runs, ensuring timely and accurate payments. Familiarity with Coding Invoices, ensuring they are correctly categorized for accounting purposes. Proficient in Data Entry, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Experience in Invoice Processing, ensuring prompt and accurate payments. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to create and manage spreadsheets. Experience with Abila MIP accounting software is a plus. 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.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .