Accounts Payables Clerk
- Birmingham, AL, United States
$16.75 USD / hour
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- Pay
- $16.75 USD / hour
- Education
- High school diploma
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Now hiring for a Accounts Payables Clerk
Location: Birmingham, AL
Pay Rate: $16.75 per hour
Bring Your A-Game… And Your A/P Skills
We’re seeking a Accounts Payables Clerk in Birmingham who enjoys tracking payments, logging transactions, and helping the team stay on top of deadlines. Organized? Detail-obsessed? You’re exactly who we want.
Looking for Accounts Payables Clerk jobs in Birmingham where accuracy and organization keep businesses running smoothly? This opportunity lets you process financial transactions, maintain vendor relationships, and help ensure timely, accurate payment operations.
If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on an Accounts Payable Specialist career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive, review, and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper approval.
- Match invoices against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documents.
- Enter invoices into the accounting system accurately and in a timely manner.
- Verify pricing, quantities, payment terms, and vendor information.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Prepare and process payments, including checks and electronic payments.
- Maintain organized accounts payable files and documentation.
- Communicate with vendors regarding outstanding invoices, payment status, and discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end closing activities and account reconciliations.
- Research and resolve invoice and payment issues.
- Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions.
- Provide administrative and accounting support as needed.
Education Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Additional education in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, or finance is beneficial.
Experience Requirements
- Experience processing invoices, payments, purchase orders, or financial documentation.
- Strong mathematical aptitude with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience using accounting software, spreadsheets, and standard office applications.
- Ability to organize financial records while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous accounts payable, bookkeeping, accounting, finance, or office administration experience is preferred.
- Experience using ERP systems, accounting software, or enterprise financial applications is beneficial.
- Knowledge of invoice reconciliation, vendor management, payment processing, or financial reporting is considered an asset.
- Individuals who demonstrate professionalism, accuracy, dependability, and strong organizational skills are well positioned for success as a Accounts Payables Clerk.
Physical Capabilities
- Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to review financial documents and enter data accurately.
- Ability to occasionally lift office materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to perform standard office duties while maintaining attention to detail throughout the workday.
Benefits
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
- Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
- Professional Office Environment with opportunities for advancement and career development.
“This company rocks! The whole management staff is wonderful and friendly. Everything is great: benefits, training, advancement opportunities, understanding, and supportive in all areas.” – Former Staffmark Accounting Clerk
We’d love to meet you. Apply today.
What You Will Do
As a Accounts Payables Clerk you will review invoices, verify purchase orders, process vendor payments, reconcile statements, maintain financial records, resolve invoice discrepancies, communicate with vendors and internal departments, prepare payment documentation, and help ensure timely, accurate accounts payable operations while following established accounting procedures.
The Accounts Payables Clerk plays an important role in supporting accounting departments through accurate invoice processing, payment verification, and financial record maintenance. This position requires professionalism, organization, and careful attention to detail.
Successful Accounts Payables Clerk candidates understand accounting workflows, payment procedures, reconciliation, and business communication while supporting efficient financial operations. Consistent accuracy contributes directly to organizational success.
This role rewards individuals who enjoy structured accounting environments.
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Skills
- Handle financial transactions
- Accounts payable
- Process payments
- Documentation
- Account reconciliation
- Research
- Bookkeeping
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Office administration
- ERP
- Vendor management
- Financial reporting
- Organizational skills
- Maintain financial records