Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day invoice and payment operations for a Contract position based in North Bergen, New Jersey. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, reviewing vendor invoices, and helping ensure timely disbursements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling recurring accounts payable tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Review incoming vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation before processing

- Assign the correct accounting codes to invoices and enter payment details into the appropriate records with a high degree of accuracy

- Prepare and assist with scheduled check runs to ensure vendors are paid within established timelines

- Reconcile invoice information against purchase orders, approvals, and related records to resolve discrepancies efficiently

- Maintain organized accounts payable files and documentation for tracking, audit readiness, and internal reference

- Communicate with vendors and internal team members to answer payment questions and follow up on outstanding items

- Monitor invoice workflow to help keep payment processing current and reduce delays in the approval cycle Requirements

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