Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy accounting team in Delaware. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings prior experience in home building, construction, or land development. The role requires strong accuracy, a sense of urgency, and the ability to manage a steady flow of vendor activity, purchase orders, contracts, and invoice processing.

Responsibilities:

• Review, code, and process invoices accurately while maintaining compliance with company procedures and payment timelines.

• Manage a high-volume accounts payable workload, handling fluctuating invoice activity that may reach several hundred invoices per week.

• Set up and maintain vendor records, ensuring documentation is complete and information is entered correctly.

• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting contract documents to confirm proper authorization and billing accuracy.

• Prepare and assist with check runs and other payment activities in accordance with scheduled deadlines.

• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing details, and payment-related questions.

• Organize accounts payable records and supporting documentation so files remain audit-ready and easy to retrieve.

• Work closely with accounting leadership to support daily payable operations and maintain efficient processing workflows.

• At least 3 years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• Prior experience in home building, construction, or land development is required.
• Strong working knowledge of invoice coding, invoice processing, and payment support activities.
• Experience handling purchase orders, vendor setup, and contract-related documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.