Accounts Payable Clerk North Bergen, NJ

Accounts Payable Clerk

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