Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio. The selected candidate will be responsible for handling financial activities and operations within our department. This role involves managing technical and administrative duties, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with fiscal operations. This position offers a contract to hire employment opportunity. Responsibilities: Coordinating and executing technical and administrative duties in support of financial activities and operations. Preparing, processing, and reviewing various financial documents such as expense adjustments, budget transfers, and purchase orders. Conducting research and compiling information from various sources to maintain technical records and reports related to fiscal activities and operations. Processing daily deposits and payments including invoices, wire payments, revenue receipts, and vouchers. Balancing and reconciling accounts, bank statements, withdrawals, and deposits. Monitoring and tracking expenditures and performing coding functions necessary for proper coding of revenues, expenditures, and adjustments in the database. Assisting with budget preparation duties for simple budgets and programs, and monitoring assigned budgets, budget allocations, expenditures, and changes in appropriations. Preparing and maintaining financial records and reports, and assisting with maintaining expenditure control and fiscal accountability within the budget. Performing related administrative responsibilities such as responding to emails and phone calls, preparing various reports, records, and other documents. Utilizing skills in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable (AP), Check Runs, Coding Invoices, Data Entry, Invoice Processing, Microsoft Excel, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP. Requirements Proficiency in Account Reconciliation and Accounts Payable (AP) Experience with Check Runs and Coding Invoices Proficient in Data Entry and Invoice Processing Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel High attention to detail and accuracy Strong problem-solving skills Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines Willingness to continually update skills and knowledge as required for the role Prior experience in a similar role is advantageous.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) .