Find & Apply For Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk Jobs in Mount Arlington, New Jersey

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in New Jersey in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This onsite opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can keep payment activity organized, support accurate invoice processing, and collaborate effectively across finance-related teams. The position plays an important part in maintaining timely disbursements, resolving exceptions, and strengthening day-to-day accounts payable operations.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate weekly payment cycles, verify disbursement details for accuracy, and prepare items for final release.
• Review accounts payable reports to track invoice status, address aging items, and resolve transactions placed on hold.
• Maintain operational logs and reporting tools, investigate recurring issues, and identify practical solutions to improve accuracy and workflow.
• Monitor daily department output to help ensure deadlines are met and overall accounts payable performance remains on target.
• Serve as a point of support for more complex payment or invoice issues and contribute to a productive, collaborative team environment.
• Work closely with Accounting and Procurement to confirm proper general ledger coding and clear outstanding discrepancies.
• Recommend enhancements to existing procedures and assist with the rollout of improved systems or process changes as needed.