Accounts Payable Clerk
SustainableHR • Madison, Wisconsin • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Aug 8, 2026
Accounts Payable Clerk (Long-Term Temporary)
Location: Madison, WI
Job Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Temporary Assignment
Compensation: Competitive hourly pay based on experience
About the Opportunity
We're partnering with a well-established professional services organization in the Madison area to hire a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk for a long-term temporary assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative office environment, values accuracy, and takes pride in maintaining efficient financial operations.
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities while ensuring accounts payable and cash receipt activities are completed accurately and on time.
Position Overview
The Accounts Payable Clerk plays a key role in supporting the accounting team by processing vendor invoices, managing payments, posting cash receipts, and assisting with financial recordkeeping. This position also contributes to maintaining accurate project financials through audit support and reconciliation activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Prepare and process vendor payments, including check and ACH transactions.
- Record and apply cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts and projects.
- Deposit incoming checks and maintain accurate deposit documentation.
- Research and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies while responding to vendor and internal inquiries.
- Assist with account reconciliations and cash application adjustments as needed.
- Perform project and financial audits to verify the accuracy and completeness of accounting records.
- Maintain accurate accounting documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Support month-end accounting activities and assist with special projects as assigned.
- Continuously develop knowledge of accounting systems, processes, and best practices.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of 2 years of Accounts Payable experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Preferred
- Experience working with general ledger accounting functions.
- Exposure to financial reporting and account reconciliations.
- Experience in professional services, construction, engineering, architecture, or project-based accounting environments is a plus.
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate is someone who:
- Takes ownership of their work and follows through on responsibilities.
- Enjoys working with numbers and maintaining highly accurate financial records.
- Learns new software and processes quickly.
- Communicates professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment while working independently when needed.
Work Environment
- Professional office environment located in Madison, Wisconsin.
- Full-time, long-term temporary assignment with the potential to extend based on business needs.
- Standard weekday schedule.
- Minimal physical demands.
If you're looking for a stable, long-term accounting opportunity where your attention to detail and organizational skills can make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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