We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a wholesale distribution organization in Lexington, South Carolina. This on-site position is ideal for someone who thrives in a steady, high-volume environment and takes pride in keeping payables accurate, organized, and on schedule. The role supports day-to-day invoice and payment activity while working closely with branch teams to resolve receiving and purchase order questions. You will be part of a collaborative workplace with consistent daytime hours and a practical, team-focused atmosphere.
Responsibilities:
- Process a large weekly volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and attention to established deadlines.
- Review and code invoices appropriately before entering them into the accounts payable workflow.
- Perform purchase order matching to confirm invoice details align with receiving and ordering records.
- Prepare and complete two check runs each week, handling high transaction counts and multiple invoices tied to individual payments.
- Research unmatched or pending items by coordinating with branch locations to verify whether products were received or if documentation is still outstanding.
- Monitor automated matching results and take manual follow-up actions when exceptions or discrepancies require clarification.
- Maintain organized payment records and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and audit readiness.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to help keep invoice processing and vendor payments moving efficiently.
- Previous experience in accounts payable, preferably in a high-volume processing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of invoice coding, invoice entry, and payment processing procedures.
- Experience with purchase order matching and resolving discrepancies between invoices and receiving records.
- Ability to manage recurring check runs accurately while handling multiple invoices per payment.
- Solid attention to detail and the ability to stay organized while processing a heavy weekly workload.
- Effective communication skills for following up with branch teams and internal departments.
- Proficiency with standard accounting or ERP systems used for accounts payable functions.