Description Keep accounts maintained and organized as an Accounts Payable (A/P) Clerk in an industry-leading company on a long-term contract / temporary to hire through Robert Half. The Accounts Payable Clerk will resolve A/P issues, process expense reports, update and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L, process checks, and match, batch, and code invoices. As the role progresses , more responsibilities will be assigned to the Accounts Payable Clerk. This Accounts Payable Clerk role will be located in the Alexandria, Virginia area and will be a long-term contract / temporary to hire position.Major responsibilities- Accomplish full-cycle A/P- Verify, log and mail checks, including expediting special handling- Open, sort, and distribute daily department mail- Organize, register, scan, and file invoices, checks, and other documents- Handle administrative tasks for the AP/Finance Department- Accurately execute daily processes and controls in a timely manner while ensuring company policies are followed- Complete special projects on an as-needed basis- Help with internal and external audits as required- Handle the customer service needs of internal business partners Requirements - Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with those in the technical and financial backgrounds- Vendor Compliance experience highly desired- Check Deposit experience- Adeptness in data entry- Invoice Processing experience- Check Runs experience- Accounts Payable (AP) experience- AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Business or similar preferred- Competent with spreadsheets and databases- Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement- Prior experience in an A/P role preferred 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 puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for US job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information. (C) 2022 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/terms-of-use) .