Accounts Payable Clerk-Temporary

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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

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