Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice processing and payment activities for a Contract position based in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in coding and approvals, and a dependable approach to managing vendor payments. The specialist will help maintain accurate financial records while ensuring timely handling of ACH transactions, check payments, and related accounts payable tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices, verify supporting documentation, and assign accurate account codes before entry into the payment workflow.
• Process accounts payable transactions with close attention to accuracy, timing, and compliance with established financial procedures.
• Prepare and release ACH payments and check runs according to scheduled deadlines and approved disbursement controls.
• Reconcile invoice details, payment records, and vendor information to help maintain clean and reliable accounts payable data.
• Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve discrepancies, missing approvals, and payment-related questions.
• Monitor open payables to support timely processing and reduce delays in the settlement of outstanding obligations.