Accounting And Financial Outsourcing Accounts Payable Clerk

Description

About Dean Dorton

Dean Dorton is a leading professional services firm spanning certified public accounting, business advisory, and technology solutions. We are your partners in redefining success through innovation and data-driven strategies. Our experts provide an integrated suite of audit, tax, business management, consulting and technology solutions to companies both domestic and international. We help our clients strategize, adapt, and change in every stage of business, from startup and growth to succession planning and everything in between.

About The Team

Dean Dortons outsourced accounting team serves as a critical component to the financial success of our clients. Our team partners with organizations to serve as their CFO, controller, and/or accounting team – allowing clients to focus on other key business processes integral to their success.

By offering cloud-based and real-time financial data to our clients, we translate complex financial information into meaningful advice including visualizations of the precise metrics that matter to investors, lenders, executives, and department leaders. This provides our clients with the data they need to make quicker strategic business decisions with greater control over their cash flow.

About The Role

The Accounts Payable Clerk supports the Accounting and Financial Outsourcing (AFO) team by performing day-to-day accounts payable functions for assigned clients. This role ensures vendor bills are processed accurately and timely while maintaining organized financial records and supporting the overall accounting workflow.

Working closely with AFO consultants and managers, the Accounts Payable Clerk helps maintain accurate financial data by managing invoice entry, payment processing, and vendor communication. This role plays an important part in supporting the month-end close process and ensuring client accounting records remain complete and reliable.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed financial work, maintaining organized records, and supporting a team environment while building foundational accounting experience.

This role may not be for you: If you prefer highly strategic or analytical accounting work with limited routine tasks, this role may feel too operational. The Accounts Payable Clerk position involves processing bills, maintaining records, and performing recurring financial tasks that require strong attention to detail and consistency.

Additionally, if you struggle with organization, managing deadlines, or working within structured accounting processes, you may find this role challenging.

This role may be for you: If you enjoy working with financial data, maintaining organized records, and ensuring details are correct, this role offers an opportunity to build strong accounting fundamentals. Individuals who thrive in this role are dependable, detail-oriented, and motivated to support both clients and team members.

If you enjoy learning accounting systems, supporting financial operations, and contributing to efficient processes, this role provides an excellent opportunity to grow within the AFO team and expand your accounting skillset.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The essential duties & responsibilities of the Accounting & Financial Outsourcing Accounts Payable Clerk are outlined below in correlation with Dean Dorton’s performance management impact areas.

Technical

Definition: your specialized knowledge & expertise associated with the work you perform for/with clients (note: clients may be internal to Dean Dorton).

• Process vendor bills accurately and in a timely manner for assigned clients.
• Review bills and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, appropriate coding, and approval before payment.
• Enter accounts payable transactions into client accounting systems.
• Assist with payment processing including electronic payments, checks, and vendor payment scheduling.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records and documentation.
• Assist with vendor account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Support the month-end close process by ensuring accounts payable transactions are recorded correctly.
• Communicate with vendors and internal team members regarding invoice status or payment questions.
  
  

• Communicate professionally with vendors, clients, and internal team members.
• Maintain strong attention to detail when reviewing bills and entering financial data.
• Manage time effectively to meet internal and client deadlines.
• Ability to transition from client to client, each having unique account structures and coding expectations.
• Collaborate with AFO team members to ensure smooth financial operations for clients.
• Ask questions and seek clarification to ensure work is completed accurately.
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a willingness to learn.
• Maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive financial information.
• Contribute positively to a team-oriented work environment.
  
  

• Participate in training sessions to build accounting knowledge and software proficiency.
• Assist with improving accounts payable processes and documentation where appropriate.
• Support internal administrative tasks as needed within the AFO team.
• Participate in firm-sponsored events and activities.
• Contribute to team initiatives and projects that improve efficiency and client service.
  
  

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Three plus years of experience in an accounts payable role.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Working experience in a nonprofit organization preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
  

• Health insurance – medical, vision, dental
• Paid family leave, medical leave, and maternity/paternity leave programs.
• Retirement benefits – 401(K) match and best-in-class automatic profit sharing
• Telemedicine, mental health resources, and wellness program reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability insurance