Accounts Payable Specialist

📢 Job Posting:
Accounts Payable Specialist (Manufacturing)

Location: Princeton, NJ

Department: Finance / Accounting

Our client is a well‑established manufacturing organization committed to accuracy, operational excellence, and strong vendor relationships. The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a critical role in supporting production operations through timely, accurate, and secure AP processing.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will manage the full cycle of AP in a high‑volume, fast‑paced manufacturing environment
, including 3‑way match, vendor reconciliation, invoice processing, fraud monitoring, and cross‑department collaboration.

This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented individual who thrives in a structured yet dynamic environment and can work independently while supporting a larger accounting team.

• Perform 3‑way match for purchase‑order‑backed invoices (PO, receipt, invoice).
• Process a high volume of invoices and payments accurately and on time.
• Maintain vendor files, manage inquiries, and resolve discrepancies.
• Identify and monitor potential fraud or scam risks
  , ensuring strong internal controls.
• Assist with month‑end close and AP ledger reconciliations.
• Coordinate with procurement, receiving, and production teams to ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Support general accounting tasks, including journal entries.
• Prepare audit support and assist with AP reporting as needed.
• Work within ERP systems such as Net Suite (strongly preferred) or similar tools.

• 3+ years of AP experience
  , ideally in manufacturing or other high‑volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of AP workflow and 3‑way match process.
• ERP system experience (
  Net Suite preferred
  ).
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work independently.
• Prior experience supporting purchasing, HR, or payroll‑adjacent tasks is a plus.
• Experience in process improvement
  , workflow optimization, or AP automation initiatives.
• Familiarity with internal audit or compliance procedures.
• Exposure to Quick Books or healthcare/manufacturing AP processes.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Annual discretionary bonus

Market‑competitive salary range for similar AP Specialist roles in the region:

$50,000–$60,000 annually
, depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled