Accounts Payable Clerk-Temporary

Accounts Payable Clerk role handling end-to-end, high-volume invoice processing, manual data entry, and vendor disbursements in a mid to large corporate environment. This position also contributes to continuous process enhancements and automation projects within an SAP-centered accounting landscape. This opportunity is structured as a temporary assignment with the possibility of extension depending on business requirements and individual performance, offering strong exposure to a busy AP function and key automation efforts.

Position summary

Temporary AP role processing a high volume of vendor invoices, credits, and payments accurately and within established timelines, often handling hundreds of items per week in a mid to large organization.

Performs detailed, manual data entry and other transactional tasks while supporting the transition to more automated workflows in a new accounting system during the term of the contract.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, verify, code, and input invoices into the AP/ERP platform, confirming correct GL coding, cost centers, tax treatment, and required approvals.
• Execute 2‑way/3‑way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, troubleshooting discrepancies in coordination with procurement and receiving teams.
• Coordinate and process high-volume payment runs (ACH, wire, check), confirming that all disbursements are properly authorized, accurate, and executed on time.
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate aged items, and resolve issues such as short payments, price or quantity variances, and potential duplicate billings.
• Keep organized electronic and/or physical records of invoices, payments, and supporting documentation to maintain a clear, audit-ready trail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent accounts payable experience in a high-volume setting within a mid to large organization.
• Proven hands-on background in manual AP processing (data entry, matching, reconciliations) with ease working through large transaction loads.
• SAP accounts payable experience is highly preferred; familiarity with other ERP or AP automation tools is considered an asset.
• Good grasp of core accounting and AP concepts, vendor terms, and payment cycles, combined with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Must be able to begin the assignment immediately upon hire.