Accounts Payable Clerk

Company: Robert Half Accountemps
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: March 15, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionAccountemps is accepting applications for a skilled Accounts Payable (A/P) Clerk that thrives in a fast-paced environment. Accountemps seeking a long-term temporary position at a recognized company in the Construction/Contractor industry for this role. You will be processing expense reports, updating and reconciling sub-ledger to G/L, processing checks, resolving A/P issues, and matching, batching, and coding invoices as the Accounts Payable Clerk. This position requires people who have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of accounting and its principles, hands on, and the ability to think on your feet. Based out of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi area, the Accounts Payable Clerk will be a temporary to full-time opening. To get in consideration for this role apply at accountemps.com!Major responsibilities

• Complete special projects on an as-needed basis
• Handle daily department mail by opening, sorting, and distributing it
• Validate, record and send checks, including expediting special handling
• Accurately execute daily processes and controls in a timely manner while ensuring company policies are followed
• Assist the AP/Finance Department with administrative tasks
• Manage full-cycle A/P
• Sort, log, scan, and file invoices, checks, and other documents
• Assist internal business partners with any customer services needs
• Facilitate internal and external audits as neededRequirements
  • AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Business or similar preferred
  • Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
  • Spreadsheet and database capabilities
  • Prior experience in an A/P role preferred
  • Accounts Payable (AP) experience desired
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Strong familiarity with Credit Card Receipts
  • Articulate customer service and interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with those in the technical and financial backgroundsAccountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on FORTUNEs Most Admired Companies every year since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.roberthalf.com/accountemps to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. 2020 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/VeteransBy clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $14.00 - $15.00 / HourlyLocation: Hattiesburg, MSDate Posted: March 10, 2020Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 04640-0011417743Staffing Area: Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance

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