Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

This Accounts Payable Specialist role focuses on high-volume invoice processing and full-cycle accounts payable support for a large, multi-location operation across North America. You will start by reviewing and processing invoices through established systems, then expand into broader full-cycle responsibilities after the initial training period. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, motivated accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys contributing to a collaborative team.

• Process approximately 50–70 invoices per day with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Review invoices received through Kofax during the first two months to ensure all required data is present and correctly captured.
• Verify that invoice data ties correctly to supporting documentation before submission.
• Submit invoices into Microsoft 365 in an accurate and timely manner.
• Compare invoices to purchase orders (POs) to confirm pricing, quantities, and terms are correct.
• Assist with printing checks as part of the payment process.
• Assist with mailing checks to vendors and other recipients as needed.
• Support the transition to additional responsibilities after the third month, including full-cycle accounts payable processing.
• Collaborate with a team of accounts payable specialists responsible for different regions across more than 60 metal yards in North America.
• Maintain organized records and documentation for all processed invoices and payments.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Adapt to changing priorities and take on new tasks at short notice as business needs evolve.

• 1–3 years of accounts payable experience, with demonstrated ability to handle high-volume invoice processing.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing and entering invoice data.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.
• Quick learner with a proactive, go-getter mindset.
• Flexibility to adapt to change, pivot between tasks, and take on new responsibilities at a moment's notice.
• Comfort using invoice processing tools such as Kofax.
• Ability to work with Microsoft 365 for invoice submission and related accounts payable activities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.

• Open to entry-level candidates with a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience working in a team-based accounts payable function supporting multiple locations is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with team members and internal stakeholders.
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment where responsibilities expand over time.

This role operates in a recycling plant environment located in a very industrial area, supporting more than 60 metal yards across North America. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The schedule initially requires working on-site five days per week; once fully trained, the schedule typically shifts to a hybrid model of three days in-office and two days working from home, with specific days determined in coordination with leadership.

The team consists of seven accounts payable professionals and is expanding with this position. Dress code is casual, with jeans and button-down shirts appropriate for the setting. The facility is best accessed via personal transportation, as it is not served by bus or train.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jersey City, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

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