We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a non-profit organization in Palm Desert, California and provide dependable support across day-to-day invoice and payment activities. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a steady flow of accounts payable work with accuracy. The person in this role will help ensure financial records are complete, documentation is properly maintained, and payment-related tasks are completed in alignment with established procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage a high volume of incoming invoices and enter them accurately within required timelines.<br>• Examine billing documents and related backup materials to confirm approvals, coding, and completeness before processing.<br>• Reconcile invoices against purchase orders, receipts, and other supporting records to verify payment readiness.<br>• Investigate payment or documentation issues and coordinate with vendors or internal teams to resolve discrepancies.<br>• Maintain orderly accounts payable files and records so documentation can be retrieved easily and remains audit-ready.<br>• Support payment operations through data entry, invoice status tracking, and preparation assistance for check runs.<br>• Apply departmental policies and documentation standards consistently throughout the accounts payable process.