Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Title: Temp Accounts Payable Associate

Duration: 8 weeks (likely to extend)

Rate: $25/hr - $30/hr

Location: Fully onsite in Downton Brooklyn.

Schedule: Flexible: 8:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–5:00pm, 1-hour lunch, 35 hours/week

About the Role:

A large nonprofit is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Temp Accounts Payable Associate to support our Finance team. This role is primarily office-based and involves processing a high volume of vendor invoices , tracking payments, maintaining financial records, and assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks in the accounts payable process. The ideal candidate is ready to jump in immediately , tech-savvy, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• High-Volume Invoice Processing: Review and process a large number of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
• Vendor Coordination: Serve as the primary contact for vendors regarding invoice status, discrepancies, and payment confirmations.
• Record Keeping: Maintain organized digital and physical financial records, including invoices, payment documentation, and correspondence.
• Payment Tracking: Collaborate with the Finance team to reconcile payments, track work orders, and ensure timely disbursements.
• Communication: Draft and track email communications with vendors, internal staff, and the finance team to ensure clarity and timely responses.
• Administrative Support: Assist the finance team with general administrative tasks, special projects, and reporting as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in accounts payable, finance, or administrative roles with exposure to invoice processing
• Comfortable handling high volumes of invoices and able to jump in immediately
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive)
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• College degree preferred but not required; equivalent experience considered