Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a manufacturing organization in Elmira. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited to a detail-oriented finance candidate who enjoys accurate, high-volume transactional work and takes pride in supporting smooth vendor payment processes. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative accounting team by managing invoices, reconciling balances, and helping maintain efficient month-end accounts payable activities.Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices accurately in the accounts payable system, including coding entries and recording applicable vendor chargebacks.
• Support full-cycle accounts payable activities by assisting with invoice intake, verification, posting, and payment preparation.
• Compare vendor statements against internal records, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized and secure supplier documentation to ensure records are complete, accessible, and compliant.
• Coordinate monthly accounts payable close activities by monitoring invoice cut-offs, communicating timelines, and reconciling variances during month-end.
• Review invoices against contracts and purchase orders, follow up on mismatches, and work with vendors to obtain corrected documentation when required.
• Process employee expense claims and corporate card transactions with accurate coding and timely reimbursement or payment handling.
• Prepare and complete regular cheque and electronic payment runs for vendors and employees while meeting internal deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable workflows by reducing manual steps and increasing processing efficiency.
• Represent the finance team with consistency and a reliable approach in day-to-day interactions and work practices.