Accounts Payable Clerk I

California FAIR Plan Association

. Support the day-to-day operations of accounts payable.

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $30 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, account reconciliation, and vendor management. Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills are essential for maintaining accurate financial records and responding to inquiries.

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Accounts Payable OperationsInvoice ProcessingMicrosoft Office SuiteAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Invoice ProcessingAccount ReconciliationFinancial AnalysisData EntryVendor ManagementDocument MaintenanceGarnishment ProcessingCredit Card Transaction MonitoringDisbursement UploadingPurchase Order Review

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Dynamics GPMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Accounts PayableFinancial AccountsVendor InquiriesAudit RequestsW-9 Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the day-to-day operations of accounts payable.
Review purchase orders and statements, verify invoice amounts owed, and respond to vendor inquiries.
Prepare, process, and post invoices timely and accurately.
Reconcile financial accounts.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Perform account analysis to identify and explain variances.
Maintain documentation and supporting files, including approvals.
Assist with internal and external audit requests.
Liaise with the bank and other parties as required.
Perform backup duties within the department.
Record and process daily accounts payable transactions, obtain approvals, and issue checks.
Assist with the accounts payable email queue and electronic file organization.
Assist with printing daily premium refund checks and monthly commission checks.
Assist with vendor maintenance in the general ledger, including payment locations and vendor request/change forms.
Maintain current W-9 documents for accounts payable vendors.
Research vendor payment discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries.
Assist with employee garnishment, broker garnishment, and broker backup withholding.
Monitor company credit card transactions and required receipts.
Assist with uploading disbursements.
Respond to internal and external broker commission inquiries.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma required.
0 to 1 year of relevant work experience (Accounting Clerk I).
Exceptional typing and 10 key by touch skills required.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Strong attention to detail and ability to operate with a high degree of accuracy.
Microsoft Office suite experience required; intermediate Excel skills preferred.
Microsoft Dynamics GP experience preferred.