accounts payable clerk (temporary).

A large organization in Stony Brook, NY is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our financial operations team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records by managing the full cycle of AP documentation, vendor relations, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a tech-savvy professional with experience in high-volume data entry and a commitment to maintaining rigorous accounting standards. This is a temporary assignment starting immediately and ending on 12/31/2026.  If you are interested in this role, please send your resume to jenn.eng@randstadusa.com or apply today for immediate consideration!

salary: $19 - $21 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors



Responsibilities

AP Coordination & Data Management

• Receive, sort, and organize invoices, payments, and receipts to ensure timely processing.
• Execute high-accuracy data entry within PeopleSoft, AvidXchange, and OnBase.
• Facilitate daily transactions related to Concourse and Concur platforms.
• Audit AP transactions for completeness and mathematical accuracy.

Communication & Relationship Development

• Serve as a primary point of contact for Stony Brook University departments and external vendors.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies or inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Manage and update the vendor master file, ensuring all contact and tax information is current.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Adhere to all relevant accounting regulations, including GAAP and IRS standards.
• Support internal and external audit requests by retrieving necessary documentation and maintaining organized digital and physical archives.

General Financial Support

• Assist the AP team with month-end and fiscal year-end closing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure fluid financial operations.
• Provide administrative support for special projects as assigned by leadership.

Skills

• Accounts Payable
• Data Entry
• Invoices
• Organizational Skills
• PeopleSoft
• Concur
• Vendor Relations
• Discrepencies
• GAAP
• Audit-Internal
• Month-End Close
• Administrative Duties
• Maintaining Records
• Time Management

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.