Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a finance team in Laurel, Maryland on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports high-volume payables activity and requires someone who can keep transactions accurate, organized, and on schedule in a fast-paced onsite environment. The ideal candidate brings strong invoice processing experience, confidence with reconciliations, and the ability to work closely with accounting leadership and team members.Responsibilities:• Process a large volume of vendor invoices with careful attention to coding, approvals, and payment deadlines.• Reconcile corporate credit card activity and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.• Prepare and support check runs while helping ensure vendors are paid correctly and on time.• Review invoice details for completeness and accuracy before entering transactions into the accounting system.• Use tools such as Microsoft Dynamics, Concur, and Excel to manage payable records and track outstanding items.• Communicate with internal departments and vendors to clarify billing issues, correct errors, and follow up on pending approvals.• Maintain organized documentation for payments, reconciliations, and supporting records in line with accounting procedures.• Collaborate with the accounts payable team and finance leadership to keep daily workload moving efficiently and meet urgent processing needs.• Experience in accounts payable with hands-on responsibility for invoice processing and payment support.• Ability to handle credit card reconciliations accurately in a high-volume environment.• Proficiency in coding invoices and assisting with check run activities.• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for tracking, review, and reconciliation tasks.• Familiarity with accounting platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics and expense tools such as Concur.• Associate degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and ensure timely payments.• Availability to work onsite five days per week in Laurel, Maryland.Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.