Accounts Payable Clerk

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Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk

Pay Rate: $22/hr.

Shift: AM

Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D, PSL

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for supporting the company’s financial operations by ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and account reconciliations. This role also assists with accounts receivable functions, including billing, payment application, and resolving discrepancies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to work collaboratively across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Process and verify vendor invoices for accuracy and proper approval
• Prepare and issue payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers) in a timely manner
• Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Prepare, review, and post customer invoices
• Apply customer payments, credits, and adjustments accurately
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and assist with collections efforts
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies with customers and internal teams

Additional Duties:

• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Assist with month-end closing activities
• Support audits by providing required documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve billing and payment processes

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Work Environment:

• Office setting with standard business hours
• May require occasional overtime during peak periods

Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage. #IND-M