What does an Accounts Payable Clerk do?

Accounts payable clerks oversee a company's financial expenditures as opposed to its income. They manage payroll, general bookkeeping, accounts payable and sometimes accounts receivable.

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Working as an Accounts Payable Clerk

Performs daily management of all payment activities
Performs monthly reconciliation and audit and processes credit card payments
In some companies, provides front desk customer services
Responds to vendor issues and questions
Performs data entry and enters and uploads vendors' invoices into the company's accounting system

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How much does an Accounts Payable Clerk make in the United States?

Average base salary

13.3k salaries reported, updated at December 5, 2021

$17.97

per hour

The average salary for a accounts payable clerk is $17.97 per hour in the United States.

Most common benefits

Dental insurance
Paid time off
Health insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)

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Do I need to be a CPA to become an accounts payable clerk?

No, as an accounts payable clerk, you don't need to be a CPA. However, you can add to your credentials by applying to the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB) or the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB).

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What is the main difference between an accounts payable clerk and an accounts receivable clerk?

An accounts payable clerk is in charge of making payments to vendors, employees, tax authorities and anyone else the company owes money to. An accounts receivable clerk monitors and receives payments for goods and services purchased from the company and applies these payments to clients' accounts.

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What questions should I expect in an accounts payable clerk interview ?

Here are a few examples of questions you might be asked in your interview. They may include both technical questions and questions related to your soft skills.