We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a construction-focused organization in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys detailed financial work, thrives in a busy setting, and can keep payment activity organized and accurate. The position offers the chance to support day-to-day payables operations while partnering with internal teams and vendors to ensure timely processing and resolution of issues.
Responsibilities:
- Handle incoming invoices, reimbursement submissions, and payment documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
- Record accounts payable activity in the company’s accounting system and keep vendor information up to date.
- Review billing details, assign charges to the correct accounts and cost centers, and confirm supporting documentation is complete.
- Investigate unmatched items or payment issues, reconcile records, and resolve discrepancies through follow-up with appropriate contacts.
- Prepare vendor payments according to established schedules and help ensure disbursements are completed correctly.
- Respond to questions from suppliers and internal departments regarding invoice status, payment details, and account information.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to secure approvals and collect backup materials needed for payment processing.
- Support month-end payable tasks, including accrual-related activities and additional accounting assignments as needed.
- Maintain organized records and meet processing deadlines in a high-volume, process-oriented environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional college coursework in accounting or business is a plus.
- At least 1 year of direct accounts payable experience or 2 years in a related high-volume data processing role.
- Strong keyboarding and data entry ability with consistent attention to accuracy.
- Familiarity with invoice review, account coding, and handling a large volume of transactions.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
- Experience using accounting or enterprise resource planning systems is preferred.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across departments and with vendors.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to investigate issues, manage priorities, and work independently within established deadlines.