Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable ClerkWe are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily payment processing and payroll-related administrative work for a long-term contract position in Austin, Texas. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable handling detailed data entry, and able to manage both invoice workflows and weekly check processing with accuracy. The position works across accounts payable, vendor records, and project setup activities while helping maintain complete financial documentation and timely communication with employees and vendors.Responsibilities:Enter weekly timesheet information into the payroll system and confirm that leave requests are properly supported before processing pay-related records.Prepare and share monthly balances for employee vacation and sick leave so staff have current accrual information.Collect and track vendor compliance documents, including tax forms and insurance certificates, for new suppliers and for records that are due to expire.Coordinate with accounts receivable and project leadership to establish new client and project records in JobPower, ensuring each project identifier is unique and correctly assigned.Review incoming invoices, route project-related charges for coding approval, and enter approved transactions into the accounting system.Process recurring office expenses directly, and follow up as needed to obtain coding or authorization for employee-related reimbursements before entry.Produce weekly accounts payable and payroll checks, assemble supporting backup for review, and handle occasional urgent check requests when necessary.Organize signed checks for mailing or office pickup, scan payment support for digital records, and maintain paper files in an orderly manner.Record electronic payments and bank transfer activity manually in JobPower so transactions are reflected accurately in the general ledger.Maintain sequential general ledger documentation and communicate with vendors or employees to resolve questions related to invoices, timesheets, or account coding.