Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our client’s team in Naperville, IL. In this role, you will play a key part in managing the company’s vendor invoices, payments, and expense tracking processes. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, providing excellent potential for long-term career growth in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: + Accurately process vendor invoices, including coding, data entry, and ensuring proper approvals in accordance with company policies. + Reconcile invoice discrepancies by working closely with vendors and internal departments to resolve any billing issues. + Prepare payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers) and ensure payments are issued in a timely manner. + Review and match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices. + Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable files and records, both electronically and in paper form as necessary. + Assist in the preparation and submission of 1099 forms at year-end. + Monitor accounts payable reports for overdue payments and ensure that accounts stay current. + Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations of accounts payable transactions. + Respond to vendor inquiries and provide excellent customer service. + Support additional administrative or accounting tasks as needed. Requirements Qualifications: + Experience: Minimum 2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience. + Education: Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred, but equivalent experience is acceptable). + Software Skills: Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables). + Attention to Detail: A commitment to accuracy and ensuring proper handling of sensitive financial data. + Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal team members. + Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve discrepancies or billing issues efficiently. + Organizational Skills: Excellent time management to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include 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. 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .