About the Accounts Payable Clerk Role at Robert Half

Join Robert Half in supporting a mission-driven organization in Altamont, New York, as a part-time Accounts Payable Clerk. This essential role ensures the seamless flow of financial operations through meticulous invoice processing, payment execution, and record-keeping. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals seeking flexible hours, you'll contribute to a nonprofit or community-focused entity while leveraging Robert Half's expertise in finance and accounting placements. With Altamont's serene suburban setting near Albany, enjoy a balanced lifestyle while advancing your career in accounts payable. Robert Half specializes in matching top talent with rewarding opportunities like this, offering stability and growth in the competitive New York job market.

Key Responsibilities

As an Accounts Payable Clerk, your daily tasks will keep financial records impeccable:

• Review and validate vendor invoices and employee reimbursement requests for mathematical accuracy, policy compliance, and proper authorization.
• Match invoices against purchase orders, receiving reports, and delivery receipts, investigating and resolving discrepancies swiftly to prevent payment delays.
• Accurately code and assign expenses to appropriate funds, grants, departments, or projects, ensuring precise financial tracking for budgeting and reporting.
• Prepare weekly payment runs, processing checks, ACH transfers, wire payments, and other electronic methods with high accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain organized vendor files, including W-9 forms, contracts, and compliance documents, adhering to IRS and organizational standards.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of vendor statements, identifying and resolving outstanding credits, debits, or billing issues through proactive communication.
• Support month-end close by accruing unpaid invoices, generating aging reports, and preparing journal entries for accurate financial statements.
• Compile comprehensive accounts payable documentation for annual audits, collaborating with external auditors to ensure a smooth process.
• Serve as a key point of contact, resolving payment inquiries from staff, vendors, and departments with professionalism and efficiency.

Required Qualifications for Success

To thrive in this Accounts Payable Clerk position through Robert Half, candidates should demonstrate:

• A high school diploma or GED, with an associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business preferred for complex grant accounting.
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or similar clerical accounting roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and familiarity with accounting systems like QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to manage high-volume transactions without errors.
• Strong numerical aptitude and problem-solving abilities for discrepancy resolution and reconciliations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for vendor negotiations and internal collaboration.
• Dependability and time management skills suited for a part-time schedule (e.g., 20-25 hours/week).
• Understanding of GAAP principles, 1099 reporting, and nonprofit/grant accounting is highly desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial data and adapt to a mission-driven environment.

Robert Half provides comprehensive training to ensure your success, making this an excellent entry or stepping-stone role in finance careers.

Why Join Us? Benefits and Career Growth

Partner with Robert Half for unparalleled support in your Accounts Payable Clerk journey. Enjoy a competitive salary of $20,800 annually (pro-rated for part-time), flexible scheduling, and the satisfaction of contributing to meaningful organizational goals in Altamont, NY. Our benefits package includes access to Robert Half's extensive career network, skill-building workshops, and priority placement for full-time opportunities. Work in a collaborative, supportive culture where your precision directly impacts community initiatives. SEO-optimized job searches for 'Accounts Payable Clerk jobs Altamont NY' or 'part-time accounting jobs near Albany' lead here—apply today to elevate your finance career with a trusted leader like Robert Half. With low unemployment in New York's Capital Region and growing demand for AP specialists, this role offers stability and advancement potential.

Robert Half is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Submit your resume now for immediate consideration in this fulfilling part-time position!