Accounts Payable Clerk-Temporary

Arkansas Talent Group • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Accounts Payable Clerk responsible for end-to-end, high-volume invoice handling, detailed data entry, and vendor payment processing in a mid to large corporate setting. This role also plays an active part in process optimization and AP automation initiatives within an SAP-driven accounting environment. Offered as a temporary assignment with the potential to be extended depending on business priorities and performance, it provides strong exposure to a fast-paced AP function and ongoing automation projects. Position summary Process a substantial volume of vendor invoices, credit notes, and payments with a high degree of accuracy and within defined service levels, frequently handling hundreds of transactions per week in a mid to large organization. Perform detailed manual data entry and related tasks while assisting in the shift toward more automated workflows in a new or evolving accounting system.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment within a mid to large company.
• Strong, hands-on background in manual AP processing, including data entry, matching, and reconciliations, with comfort working through large transaction volumes.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting and AP principles, vendor payment terms, and payment cycles, with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be immediately available to start and commit to the full temporary assignment period.

Nice To Haves

• SAP AP experience is strongly preferred; exposure to other ERP systems or AP automation tools is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, code, and enter invoices into the AP/ERP system, ensuring correct GL accounts, cost centers, tax, and approvals throughout the temporary engagement.
• Perform 2‑way/3‑way matches between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, collaborating with procurement and receiving to resolve discrepancies as they arise during the contract period.
• Prepare and process high-volume payment runs (ACH, wire, check), confirming payments are authorized, accurate, and processed on schedule for the duration of the assignment.
• Reconcile vendor accounts, investigate aged or unmatched items, and resolve issues such as short payments, price or quantity variances, and duplicate invoices.
• Maintain well-organized electronic and/or paper records of invoices, payments, and supporting documentation to ensure a clear, audit-ready trail.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed