Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for a part-time Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day invoice and payment activities for a Contract position based in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, reviewing vendor invoices, and helping ensure payments are handled in a timely and organized manner. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with routine accounting tasks, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing

• Assign the correct accounting codes to invoices and enter payment details into the appropriate records

• Prepare and support scheduled check runs to help ensure vendors are paid on time

• Process a high volume of accounts payable transactions while maintaining strong attention to detail

• Reconcile invoice information with purchase documentation and resolve discrepancies as needed

• Maintain organized payment files and supporting documentation for audit and recordkeeping purposes

• Communicate with internal teams and vendors to address payment questions and follow up on outstanding items

• Experience supporting accounts payable functions in an office environment
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, invoice entry, and payment processing procedures
• Ability to assist with check runs and manage recurring payment deadlines accurately
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Comfortable handling multiple transactions while maintaining accuracy and organization
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders