Accounts Payable Specialist
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Robert Half
Edison, NJ (In Person)
$57,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for performing daily accounts payable functions to ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments across multiple entities. This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
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Medical, Dental, Vision Salary:
$55,000 - $60,000Key Responsibilities:
- Perform day-to-day accounts payable transactions, including entering, verifying, classifying, and recording payable data for multiple entities.
- Ensure all transactions have proper documentation, coding, and approval from the appropriate department manager.
- Research and resolve discrepancies related to invoice items, pricing, or approvals.
- Process vendor invoices and payments in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with company policies and departmental procedures.
- Maintain and update vendor records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Assist with recording month-end journal entries and preparing monthly accruals.
- Support the monthly close process, including account reconciliations and analysis.
- Provide assistance with sales tax matters, as needed.
- Create, update, and maintain departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.