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Robert Half

Accounts Payable Specialist

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What they do

An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.

$50,086 / year median in New Jersey

-8% projected decline

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Job Description

Responsibilities:
Ensure all payments and billings are processed in accordance with company financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Review, validate, and process invoices received through the company's EDI platform and manual submission channels, ensuring proper authorization prior to payment and billing.

Partner with merchandising leadership to obtain approvals and resolve issues related to disputed invoices, credits, and rejected transactions.

Monitor and track Proof of Delivery (POD) requests and store credit activity on a daily basis.

Process a high volume of credits accurately and efficiently, averaging more than 120 transactions per week.

Manage and process requested PODs and credits in a timely manner while communicating adjustments to vendors as required.

Collaborate with the Information Technology team to troubleshoot and resolve EDI-related issues.

Maintain strong working relationships with operators and vendors by providing prompt, professional, and effective customer service.

Request, review, and reconcile monthly vendor statements to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.

Track and monitor vendor invoices on a weekly and monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Research vendor account inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and maintain positive vendor relationships.

Support vendor audit activities by providing documentation, reconciliations, and account analysis.

Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including expense accruals, open invoice analysis, and financial reporting support.
Benefits:
Medical/Dental/VisionPTO401k