Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk II Position Type: Contract Work Model: Onsite City: Landover State: MD Job ID: 26-00452 Duration: 6+ months Location: On-site in Landover, MD *** U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas at this time. *** *** No Vendors/3rd parties. *** Requirements 3-5 years of direct Accounts Payable experience. Prior experience with Canopy ERP preferred. Strong Accounts Payable experience may substitute for Canopy specific experience. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for verifying entries and reconciling reports. Proficiency in processing high volumes of transactions efficiently and accurately. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for resolving discrepancies. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. Responsibilities Process daily accounts payable transactions, ensuring accurate and timely entry of invoices and expenses. Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances. Analyze invoice and expense reports, charging expenses to appropriate accounts and cost centers; record all entries accurately. Monitor discount opportunities and ensure timely payments to vendors. Resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and ensure proper documentation. Process payments to employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances; prepare checks accordingly. Continuously seek to improve the payment process and support period close activities, managing increased workloads as necessary. Process customer credits as required. Preferred Skills Experience in period close activities and managing increased workloads when necessary.