Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client, a growing company in Somerset County is looking to add an experience Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to their growing team. The company is fully onsite.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$70,000 – $90,000

Position Overview:

The ideal Accounts Payable Specialist candidate will be responsible for overseeing the accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company policies and procedures. As a senior member of the team, the Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in streamlining processes, providing guidance to junior team members, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Respond to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, including processing invoices for payment, recording sales tax, assisting with bank reconciliations, and documenting loans
• Research information to provide accurate and timely solutions to internal clients and vendors at multiple locations
• Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices and confirm that the correct general ledger account codes are used
• Generate payment to vendors on a routine schedule and match the check with backup for review by the financial manager
• Inspect paid and unpaid invoices including cleared payment inquiries and check voiding to maintain accurate files and records according to company standards
• Review automatic payments to ensure correct coding and authorization as well as sufficient contracts and documentation
• Develop and maintain a filing system for financial information, records and documents to ensure easily available information
• Oversee all tax related processes, including the 1099 tax information
• Monitor account balances, track expenses, prepare analyses of accounts and related financial activity to produce monthly financial reports

Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounts payable or related financial roles
• In-depth knowledge of accounts payable processes, procedures, and best practices
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and interact with vendors and stakeholders at all levels
• Proven track record of process improvement and driving efficiency gains
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• PTO
• 401k