Accounts Payable Clerk

Balance Staffing is Now Hiring for an Accounts Payable Clerk for a well-known company in Stockton, CA

Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: Stockton, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay: $24.50/hour
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Department: Finance
Reports To: Accounts Payable Supervisor

Summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for completing payments and controlling expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. This role requires strong accuracy, organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking a dependable and self-motivated individual who is committed to long-term career growth within our expanding company.

Responsibilities

• Code invoices to correct G/L accounts and cost centers in SAP.
• Distribute invoices and manage the approval workflow to ensure timely completion.
• Process approved inventory invoices, including deposits and prepayments.
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing reports to balances.
• Assist with weekly ACH/check runs.
• Investigate and resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, and payment discrepancies.
• Maintain strong relationships with assigned vendors.
• Reconcile vendor accounts using monthly statements.
• Conduct vendor call-backs to validate submitted information.
• Collect and maintain W-9 forms from vendors.
• Complete credit applications for new vendors.
• Calculate sales/use tax for eligible invoices.
• Prepare period-end accruals and ensure accurate invoice coding.
• Maintain historical records through organized filing and documentation.
• Perform administrative functions such as filing, organizing, investigating charges, and pulling invoices.
• Complete additional duties and reporting tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency with MS Office; SAP/ERP experience is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and data processing.
• Ability to type 40 WPM.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task and perform under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional interpersonal skills with the ability to apply tact and diplomacy.
• Grocery or food manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally.

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25