We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Albany, New York. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, stays organized, works efficiently, and brings strong attention to detail to their daily work.
The Accounts Payable Clerk plays an important role in supporting our day-to-day financial operations by processing payments, maintaining accurate transaction records, and communicating with vendors and internal departments. We’re looking for someone who can manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and help keep our accounting processes running smoothly and accurately.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing, coding, and accurately entering vendor invoices into accounting software.
- Record financial transactions and maintain accurate, organized documentation to support daily accounting operations.
- Prepare and process check runs and electronic payments, including ACH transactions, accurately and on schedule.
- Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal team members to resolve billing questions, payment discrepancies, and other account-related issues.
- Monitor banking activity and assist with reconciling payments and receipts against internal accounting records.
- Support high-volume invoicing and transaction processing while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines.
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, missing documentation, and payment-related issues.
- Maintain vendor records and supporting documentation in accordance with established accounting procedures.
- Provide additional support to the Finance Department as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or general accounting support.
- Demonstrated experience coding invoices, processing vendor billing, and accurately managing a high volume of financial transactions.
- Familiarity with check runs, ACH payments, and daily cash receipt processing.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors, customers, and internal departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software.
- QuickBooks experience preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial and organizational information.
IPH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Albany, NY 12210 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Albany, NY 12210: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
