• Accounts Payable Clerk

    Robert Half Accountemps (Mission Viejo, CA)


    Description

    We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Mission Viejo, California. This is a long-term contract position offering an excellent opportunity to bring your expertise in accounts payable and general accounting to a dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate will excel in processing financial transactions, maintaining records, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.

    Responsibilities:

    • Process and maintain accounting and financial transactions in accordance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

    • Review and verify source documents for accuracy and compliance, ensuring proper handling and documentation.

    • Prepare and manage payment documentation, including data entry into the accounts payable system, manual check preparation, and reconciliation of discrepancies.

    • Handle petty cash reimbursements, void and reissue checks as needed and manage the mailing of payments and filing of paid invoices.

    • Test and troubleshoot financial software, update procedural documentation, and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with other departments.

    • Record and verify financial transactions, maintaining databases and generating periodic reports using spreadsheet and word processing tools.

    • Reconcile financial data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure purchase orders are properly liquidated.

    • Provide assistance to customers, employees, and departments by addressing account-related questions and sharing procedural insights.

     

    Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable and general accounting.

     

    • Proficiency in using accounts payable systems, including Tyler Munis, for invoice processing and financial transactions.

    • Strong typing skills, with a speed of 60-90 words per minute.

    • Experience in managing vendor relationships and resolving invoice discrepancies.

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook for data entry, reporting, and communication.

    • Ability to handle check runs, petty cash reimbursements, and coding invoices with accuracy.

    • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate financial records.

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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