Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable ClerkJob Category: Finance Accounting Requisition Number: ACCOU001064Posted: April 17, 2026Full-TimeOn-siteRate: $20.19 USD per hourDecatur, AL 35601, USADescriptionAccounts Payable Clerk Job Summary: AP is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services. This includes processing and monitoring payments and expenditures. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that vendors and suppliers are paid within established time limits.Pay & PerksStarting salary range: $19.23 $20.19 (Starting salary is based on experience and education)BCBS of Alabama for medical, Guardian- Dental; EyeMed- VisionLife insurance, STD, LDT, and identity theft are covered at 100%401k match program: The company matches 3.5% on an employee's contribution of 6%80 hours of accrued Vacation24 hours of accrued Emergency Leave9 paid HolidaysRequirementsHigh school or GED (bachelor's degree is preferred)1 year of accounts payable experience preferredDuties & ResponsibilitiesPerform the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that municipal finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and servicesVerify that transactions comply with financial policies and proceduresPrepare batches of invoices for data entryData enter invoices for paymentProcess backup reports after data entryManage the weekly check run. Record all checks and list all vendor checks in the logbook and prepare manual check as and when requiredPrepare vendor checks for mailingMaintain listing of accounts payable, the general ledger, and updated vendor files and file numbersProvide administrative support in order to ensure effective and efficient office operations Main ActivitiesMaintain inventory filesEnsure the confidentiality and security of all financial filesOther duties as assigned by departmentCompetenciesAbove Average knowledge: excel, work & OutlookStrong attention to detailAbility to build rapport with clients, customers and co-workersMultitaskingKnowledge of basic office equipment, including phone systemsAptitude for problem solvingEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.