AP Clerk

Aston Carter•Gardnerville, NV

4d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Clerk supports daily accounting operations by processing invoices, purchase orders, vendor payments, payroll-related transactions, and reconciliations while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality. The role reviews and classifies invoices, verifies supporting documentation, matches invoices to purchase orders and receiving records, codes expenses, processes payments, assists with check runs, maintains AP records and filing systems, and works with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies. The position processes accounting transactions under direct supervision, including purchase orders, invoices, bank deposits, customer payments, and payroll. It also prepares and distributes checks and purchase orders, maintains ledgers and records, and handles invoices of approximately $250 to $4,000 weekly. This is a contract-to-hire position based fully onsite in Gardnerville, Nevada.

Requirements

At least 1 year of accounts payable experience.
Working knowledge of accounting principles related to accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Ability to accurately process invoices, checks, and other accounts payable transactions.
Understanding of the difference between accruals and prepaid expenses.
Experience working with invoices, purchase orders, and receiving records.
Ability to review and verify invoice data for accuracy and completeness.
Proficiency in using a computerized accounts payable system.
Attention to detail and accuracy when coding account numbers and distributing costs.
Ability to identify and resolve invoice errors or discrepancies in coordination with departments or vendors.
Experience handling payroll-related transactions.
Must possess and maintain a valid California or Nevada driver's license or be capable of obtaining one within 30 days of employment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and payroll information.

Responsibilities

Process daily accounting transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, bank deposits, customer payments, and payroll, under direct supervision.
Receive and classify incoming invoices to ensure accuracy and completeness before payment.
Verify invoice data and supporting attachments, and reconcile invoices with purchase orders and receiving records.
Code account numbers to distribute costs correctly and enter information into the computerized accounts payable system.
Review documents and invoices for errors or discrepancies, notify departments or vendors, and initiate corrective actions.
Prepare and generate checks for vendors and other payees, obtain required signatures, and sort checks for distribution.
Receive, review, prepare, and distribute purchase orders according to established procedures.
Organize and maintain accounts payable ledgers, logs, and filing systems.
Process invoices of approximately $250 to $4,000 on a weekly basis.
Maintain confidentiality of financial and payroll information.
Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve invoice issues and ensure timely payments.