Accounts Payable Clerk Upper Saddle River, NJ

Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for a part-time detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy finance team in Ramsey, New Jersey. This is a long-term contract opportunity with a part-time schedule of approximately two days per week and requires on-site attendance. The person in this role will help manage payment processing activities, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure documentation is organized and complete.

Responsibilities:

• Manage payment distribution activities by organizing digital payment support files and storing them in the correct folders for easy retrieval.
• Update internal tracking tools and supporting repositories with complete and accurate payment details, including documentation entered into designated recordkeeping systems when needed.
• Prepare selected payment records for check processing and ensure each transaction is ready for timely completion.
• Print, scan, and file check copies while maintaining an orderly audit trail for both electronic and paper-based payments.
• Coordinate the mailing of physical payments according to established instructions and required timelines.
• Assist with payment release activities through electronic payment platforms as workload allows, with a focus on high-volume transactions.
• Review payment-related data carefully to reduce errors and support accurate accounts payable processing.