What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at Robert Half?
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Kent, Ohio. This is a direct hire position and offers standard business hours.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing and processing financial transactions with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate strong organizational skills to support both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Responsibilities:
• Match purchase orders, receiving slips, and invoices while obtaining necessary approvals for payment processing.
• Enter invoices into the company’s financial system to maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and print checks, secure required signatures, and distribute payments appropriately.
• Record wire payments in the accounting system and ensure proper documentation.
• Assign and track sales tax for quarterly reporting and payment purposes.
• Organize and distribute mail, including financial documents.
• Complete month-end tasks such as journal entries, reconciliations, and closing activities.
• Compile and process monthly commissions for external representatives.
• Serve as a backup for accounts receivable by processing invoices through customer portals and handling collections for past-due accounts.
• Prepare reports for credit meetings, post cash receipts, and perform periodic audits of sales orders.
• Prior experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Proficiency in processing invoices, check runs, and coding financial transactions.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is a MUST.
• Ability to perform reconciliations and month-end closing activities.
• Knowledge of sales tax assignment and traceability for quarterly payments.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external representatives.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation and data entry.
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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Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
