Accounts Payable Clerk
Robert Half, decatur, al, United States
Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Decatur, Alabama in a contract-to-possible permanent position. This role is fully onsite Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. This position is suited for someone who is organized, accurate, and comfortable managing high-volume invoice activity in a fast-paced accounting environment. The role will focus on supporting day-to-day payables operations while helping ensure timely processing, proper coding, and reliable payment workflows.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation before processing.
- Process vendor invoices in a timely manner to help maintain smooth accounts payable operations.
- Prepare and coordinate routine check runs to ensure approved payments are issued on schedule.
- Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing information, and payment questions.
- Maintain organized payable records and documentation to support auditing, reporting, and compliance needs.
- Monitor due dates and payment timelines to help avoid delays, duplicate payments, or missed obligations.
Requirements
- Experience working in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
- Ability to code invoices accurately and consistently within established accounting guidelines.
- Hands-on experience processing invoices and supporting payment cycles such as check runs.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and follow through on resolution.
- Comfortable working with accounting systems and standard office software for data entry and record management.
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.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
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.
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice ( .
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Decatur, Alabama in a contract-to-possible permanent position. This role is fully onsite Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. This position is suited for someone who is organized, accurate, and comfortable managing high-volume invoice activity in a fast-paced accounting environment. The role will focus on supporting day-to-day payables operations while helping ensure timely processing, proper coding, and reliable payment workflows.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation before processing.
- Process vendor invoices in a timely manner to help maintain smooth accounts payable operations.
- Prepare and coordinate routine check runs to ensure approved payments are issued on schedule.
- Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing information, and payment questions.
- Maintain organized payable records and documentation to support auditing, reporting, and compliance needs.
- Monitor due dates and payment timelines to help avoid delays, duplicate payments, or missed obligations.
Requirements
- Experience working in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
- Ability to code invoices accurately and consistently within established accounting guidelines.
- Hands-on experience processing invoices and supporting payment cycles such as check runs.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and follow through on resolution.
- Comfortable working with accounting systems and standard office software for data entry and record management.
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.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
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.
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice ( .