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Job Description
Accounts Payable Specialist Contract-to-Hire | Hybrid (Bridgewater, NJ) | $24.00-$26.00/hour Description We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support an organization in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This contract-to-hire opportunity is well-suited for an accounting professional who can handle invoice processing, journal entries, and payment functions with accuracy and consistency. This role plays a key part in daily financial operations while helping ensure strong controls, timely reporting, and effective coordination across accounting workflows.
Responsibilities:
Process a high volume of invoices, review supporting documentation, and apply accurate general ledger coding before entering into the system. Prepare and record journal entries related to accounts payable, accruals, and other routine accounting transactions while keeping records organized and complete. Review employee expenses and vendor charges within systems such as Concur and ADP to ensure compliance with company policy and proper approvals. Manage ACH payments and other disbursements, ensuring vendors are paid on time and payment information is recorded accurately. Reconcile accounts payable balances, research discrepancies, and collaborate with internal teams or vendors to resolve issues in a timely manner. Assist with month-end close by supporting accruals, account analysis, and documentation needed for accurate financial reporting. Utilize ERP and accounting systems to track transactions, improve process efficiency, and maintain accurate financial data. Support audit requests by providing invoice details, payment records, and documentation to demonstrate adherence to internal controls and accounting standards. Requirements Minimum of 1 years of accounts payable experience, including hands-on journal entry preparation. Strong understanding of account coding, invoice matching, and core accounting processes in a structured environment. Experience working with accounting systems and ERP platforms to process and maintain financial data. Familiarity with tools such as Concur and ADP for expense reporting and payables processing. Knowledge of accrual accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures. Experience handling ACH transactions with a high level of accuracy and attention to deadlines. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™
