Accounts Payable Clerk
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Turlock, California for a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent. This position plays an important role in maintaining timely and accurate payment processing, supporting invoice workflows, and coordinating with multiple departments to keep approvals on track. The ideal candidate brings strong organization, sound judgment, and the ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume workload while working closely with both local leadership and a shared services team.
Responsibilities:
• Process a large volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and attention to established timelines.
• Examine billing documents for correct details, account coding, and required authorization before entry.
• Communicate with managers and internal stakeholders to obtain pending approvals and prevent delays in payment processing.
• Investigate invoice exceptions, reconcile discrepancies, and work toward timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Maintain steady progress on monthly invoice activity while helping reduce aged items and workflow bottlenecks.
• Partner with corporate shared services and site leadership to support day-to-day accounts payable operations.
• Organize records and track invoice status across multiple approval paths and departments.
• Contribute to process continuity by assisting with other accounts payable tasks as business needs require.
For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.
• At least 2 years of accounts payable experience in a detail-focused business environment.
• Demonstrated success handling high-volume invoice processing with consistent accuracy.
• Strong understanding of invoice review, expense coding, and payment approval procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including practical use of VLOOKUPs and PivotTables is a plus.
• Ability to analyze invoice details carefully and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Experience working with JD Edwards or a comparable ERP/accounting platform is a plus.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills when working with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Adobe experience is helpful but not required.
