Accounts Payable Clerk

Job description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential. A growing transportation and logistics company is seeking an **Accounts Payable Clerk** to join its finance team. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and playing an important role in keeping financial operations running smoothly. The Accounts Payable Clerk will manage the full accounts payable process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, vendor accounts are maintained, and payments are completed on time. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple departments while contributing to efficient and accurate financial operations. ### Key Responsibilities - Process and code vendor invoices accurately and timely - Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts - Prepare and process accounts payable payments, including checks - Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies - Maintain vendor records and supporting documentation - Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding payments - Monitor general ledger coding and ensure compliance with company policies - Assist with reporting, reconciliations, and other accounting projects as needed ### Qualifications - High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Accounting preferred - 2+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills - Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities - Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines