Description We are seeking a meticulous and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team on a contract to hire basis. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all bills are paid efficiently and on time. You will provide essential administrative and clerical support by processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices, managing expenses, and maintaining accurate records for tax purposes. This is a fully onsite position in Des Plaines, IL. Responsibilities include: Manage payments and track expenses by processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices in a timely manner. Ensure accuracy by reconciling entries and comparing system reports with account balances. Allocate expenses to appropriate accounts and cost centers by reviewing and recording invoice and expense report details. Process vendor payments by identifying discount opportunities, verifying federal ID numbers, preparing checks, and resolving any issues with purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payments. Ensure credit is applied for outstanding memos and handle stop-payments or amendments to purchase orders when required. Review and process employee expense reports while maintaining accurate accounting records by posting transactions to ledgers. Reconcile vendor accounts by reviewing and comparing monthly statements and transactions. Preserve historical records through appropriate documentation, including microfilming and filing. Distribute petty cash and ensure that all documentation is properly verified. Calculate and report sales tax requirements on paid invoices. Safeguard the confidentiality of the organization’s financial data. Keep up to date with industry knowledge through continuous education and professional development. Assist with additional accounting and administrative tasks to support the team as needed. Requirements Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable (AP), Check Runs, Coding Invoices, Data Entry, Invoice Processing, Microsoft Excel, Oracle, QuickBooks, SAP 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) .