Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy construction organization in Lexington, Kentucky. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a consistent approach to managing vendor payments and financial records. The person in this role will help keep accounts payable operations running smoothly by reviewing invoice documentation, resolving payment issues, and maintaining accurate accounting support files.

Responsibilities:

• Review vendor invoices against purchase orders and supporting records to confirm accurate pricing, quantities, and approvals before processing
• Enter and process a large volume of payable transactions while maintaining accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company guidelines
• Assign proper general ledger, department, and cost center coding to invoices so expenses are recorded correctly
• Investigate billing differences and work with vendors and internal teams to correct discrepancies in a timely manner
• Reconcile supplier statements, identify outstanding issues, and help ensure account balances remain accurate
• Respond to vendor questions regarding invoice status, payments, and account activity with professionalism and urgency
• Process employee reimbursement requests in accordance with established documentation and approval requirements
• Maintain organized tax and payment records, including support for W-9 collection, 1099 reporting, and audit requests
• Help ensure transactions are posted in the appropriate accounting period and follow internal controls and approval procedures
• High school diploma required
• 1 to 3 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
• Ability to manage detailed financial data with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work in a high-volume environment
• Experience with invoice coding, account reconciliation, and payment processing
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP is preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders