Accounts Payable Clerk, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Saint Louis

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Saint Louis, Missouri. In this role, you will be responsible for managing invoice processing, payment preparation, and vendor relations while ensuring compliance with company policies. This position is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of accounts payable processes. Robert Half connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities and offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as free online training.

Job Responsibility:

Accurately process vendor invoices by reviewing, coding, and entering them into the accounting system while ensuring compliance with company standards
perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation, resolving discrepancies as needed
prepare and execute weekly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers, within established guidelines
reconcile vendor statements with company records, promptly identifying and addressing variances
support month-end closing activities by preparing accounts payable aging reports, accruals, and reconciliations
handle payroll processing and payroll tax reconciliation on a bi-weekly basis
identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable workflows and contribute to the implementation of process improvements
assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries
maintain and update vendor profiles in the accounting system, ensuring accuracy of tax IDs, W-9 forms, and payment terms
collaborate with vendors to address concerns, evaluate performance, and strengthen supplier relationships.

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable or a related field
proficiency in invoice processing, coding, and reconciling statements
experience with three-way matching and payment preparation, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers
knowledge of payroll processing and payroll tax reconciliation
strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
familiarity with vendor management and maintaining accurate records
demonstrated ability to support audits and provide necessary documentation
proven track record of recommending and implementing process improvements in accounts payable systems.

What we offer:

Medical insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 04, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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