ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK I Position Available In Somerset, New Jersey

Accounting & auditing
Accounts payable clerk i

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK I.

somerset, new jersey
Posted 1 day ago
Closes 8/31/2025 Job details Summary Spherion
$24.00 – $25.00 per hour
Temporary
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Industry
accounting & auditing (Business and Financial Operations Occupations)
Reference number
S_165469
The Accounts Payable Clerk I will be responsible for performing high-volume, detailed accounts payable processing in a fast-paced environment. This role requires excellent data entry skills,Detail-oriented, and the ability to quickly learn and work with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft. This position will reconcile vendor invoices, ensure timely payments to vendors and employees, resolve invoice and payment discrepancies, and maintain confidentiality while continuously supporting process improvements within the accounts payable function.

Responsibilities:

Reconcile processed work by verifying data entries and comparing system reports to balances. Analyze invoice and expense reports, record charges to appropriate accounts and cost centers. Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal ID numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, resolving purchase order or invoice discrepancies, ensuring credits are received, and issuing stop-payments or amendments as needed. Process employee expense reports and requests for advances, and prepare related payments. Protect the organization?s financial data by maintaining strict confidentiality. … Identify and recommend opportunities to improve the payment process. Process customer credits accurately and in a timely manner. Handle large volumes of data entry efficiently and accurately.

Working hours:

7:00 AM – 5:00

PM Skills:

?? Familiarity with other major ERP systems in addition to PeopleSoft.
?? Previous experience in large corporate AP departments or supply chain/distribution industry.
?? Demonstrated initiative to identify and suggest process improvements.

Education:

Bachelors Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

? Minimum 4+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
? Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft or similar).
? Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy.
? Detail-oriented and ability to manage repetitive tasks effectively.
? Ability to quickly adapt and ?hit the ground running? with minimal supervision.
? Good organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines consistently.
? Ability to work on-site Monday through Friday within the required hours. If you are a detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply today! Join our team and contribute to the success of the company. Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you’re looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more
key responsibilities Reconcile processed work by verifying data entries and comparing system reports to balances.

Analyze invoice and expense reports, record charges to appropriate accounts and cost centers.

Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal ID numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, resolving purchase order or invoice discrepancies, ensuring credits are received, and issuing stop-payments or amendments as needed.

Process employee expense reports and requests for advances, and prepare related payments.

Protect the organization?s financial data by maintaining strict confidentiality.

Identify and recommend opportunities to improve the payment process.

Process customer credits accurately and in a timely manner.

Handle large volumes of data entry efficiently and accurately. experience 4-7 years skills ?? Familiarity with other major ERP systems in addition to PeopleSoft.?? Previous experience in large corporate AP departments or supply chain/distribution industry.?? Demonstrated initiative to identify and suggest process improvements. qualifications ? Minimum 4+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.? Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft or similar).? Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy.? Detail-oriented and ability to manage repetitive tasks effectively.? Ability to quickly adapt and ?hit the ground running? with minimal supervision.? Good organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines consistently.? Ability to work on-site Monday through Friday within the required hours. education Bachelors share this job.
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