We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team on a contract with the potential for a permanent position. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing department within the healthcare and social assistance industry. In this position, you will handle a variety of accounts payable tasks, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial documents while supporting the overall success of the finance team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage administrative and clerical functions for the Accounts Payable and Finance Department.<br>• Process daily transactions and controls promptly, ensuring compliance with company policies.<br>• Deliver excellent customer service to internal business partners.<br>• Assist with both internal and external audit activities as needed.<br>• Open, sort, and distribute incoming departmental mail.<br>• Organize, log, photocopy, and file invoices, checks, and related financial documents.<br>• Verify, log, and process checks, including handling special requests with urgency.<br>• Participate in special projects and assignments as directed by management.
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a growing team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This short-term contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, and helping keep accounting processes organized and on schedule. The role will contribute to both payables and receivables functions while ensuring timely data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments in accordance with established timelines.</p><p>• Record customer payments, maintain receivable balances, and follow up on outstanding items to help preserve accurate account status.</p><p>• Enter financial information into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>• Reconcile bank activity, credit card transactions, and general account balances to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Review and submit employee expense reports while confirming compliance with company policies and proper coding.</p><p>• Maintain organized accounting records and assist with month-end close activities, including supporting schedules and documentation.</p><p>• Use QuickBooks and Excel to track transactions, update reports, and support day-to-day accounting administration.</p><p>• Assist with invoice processing workflows and provide clerical accounting support as procedures or systems evolve.</p><p>• Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to clarify billing, payment, and account-related questions.</p>