Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Mount Arlington

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in New Jersey in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This onsite opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can keep payment activity organized, support accurate invoice processing, and collaborate effectively across finance-related teams. The position plays an important part in maintaining timely disbursements, resolving exceptions, and strengthening day-to-day accounts payable operations.

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate weekly payment cycles, verify disbursement details for accuracy, and prepare items for final release.

- Review accounts payable reports to track invoice status, address aging items, and resolve transactions placed on hold.

- Maintain operational logs and reporting tools, investigate recurring issues, and identify practical solutions to improve accuracy and workflow.

- Monitor daily department output to help ensure deadlines are met and overall accounts payable performance remains on target.

- Serve as a point of support for more complex payment or invoice issues and contribute to a productive, collaborative team environment.

- Work closely with Accounting and Procurement to confirm proper general ledger coding and clear outstanding discrepancies.

- Recommend enhancements to existing procedures and assist with the rollout of improved systems or process changes as needed. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

- Hands-on experience in accounts payable with a strong understanding of invoice review, account coding, and payment processing.

- Practical knowledge of Sage AP and Job Costing modules.

- Experience with ACH transactions and check run administration.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

- Familiarity with Sage Paperless Construction and Sage Intacct is considered an advantage.

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