Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations in Louisville, Kentucky. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate with data entry, and confident managing invoice activity in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help keep payment processes running smoothly by reviewing documentation, assigning proper coding, and preparing disbursements on schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before entering them into the payment workflow.
• Assign general ledger or expense codes to invoices and verify that charges are recorded in the correct categories.
• Process a steady volume of accounts payable transactions while maintaining strong attention to detail and compliance with internal procedures.
• Prepare and support scheduled check runs to ensure vendors are paid accurately and within established timelines.
• Reconcile invoice records against supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with internal teams or suppliers.
• Maintain organized payable files and update financial records so documentation is easy to retrieve for reporting and audit purposes.
• Monitor payment status and follow up on outstanding items to help prevent delays or duplicate payments.
• Prior experience working in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support position.
• Demonstrated ability to code invoices accurately and process payments in a high-volume environment.
• Hands-on experience assisting with check runs and routine invoice processing activities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and standard accounts payable procedures.
• Proficiency with data entry and comfort working with accounting software and spreadsheet tools.