Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a manufacturing environment in Accokeek, Maryland in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling a steady flow of invoices, coordinating closely with internal teams, and resolving payment-related issues with accuracy and urgency. The role supports shared accounts payable operations and requires strong attention to detail when validating documentation, securing approvals, and ensuring invoices are processed correctly.

Responsibilities:

• Review and process a high volume of vendor invoices, including domestic and international transactions, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Compare invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation to complete three-way matching before payment is released.
• Investigate billing discrepancies, missing receipts, and pricing variances, then work with the appropriate teams to bring issues to resolution.
• Monitor invoices pending approval and follow up with stakeholders to obtain required signoff and confirmation of goods receipt.
• Apply appropriate invoice coding and verify that charges are aligned with purchasing and accounting requirements.
• Support shared accounts payable activities by coordinating with cross-functional partners and maintaining organized payment records.
• Handle an average daily workload of approximately 50 to 60 invoices while meeting established processing expectations.
• Prior accounts payable experience in a manufacturing setting is required.
• Hands-on experience with purchase order matching and three-way matching is essential.
• Proven ability to process invoices in a high-volume environment with strong attention to detail.
• Experience identifying and resolving invoice discrepancies, approval delays, and receiving issues.
• Knowledge of invoice coding and general accounts payable procedures.
• Exposure to international invoice processing is preferred.
• Experience in a federal banking or similarly regulated environment is a plus.
• Ability to meet pre-employment screening requirements, including employment verification and compliance with applicable screening requirements.