5046 Sr Accounts Payable Analyst

Public Service Enterprise Group; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoices and payments, maintain audit trails, and ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. This hybrid role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and collaboration with vendors and internal teams.

The position offers competitive salary ($67,200–$106,400) and comprehensive benefits from day one, with onsite/hybrid work arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate with some accounting background.
• 5 Years accounts payable experience with specific emphasis on processing invoices.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Superior customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative; teamwork, problem solving, planning and organizational ability.
• Attention to detail.
• PC/LAN skills and an understanding of systems.
• Proven level of professionalism with internal and external clients.
• Must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity.
• Knowledge of SAP and FI accounting rules as they relate to invoice processing.
• Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices to ensure accuracy and consistency with check requests.
• Process invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
• Investigate discrepancies and take appropriate action to resolve timely.
• Resolve complex invoice payment issues and provide client support regarding special payment situations.
• Timely follow-up with vendors and clients regarding AP related issues
• Void and cancel checks.
• Perform payment proposal, including meeting all payroll deadlines and cutoffs and monitor change and hold requests by clients-Assist with 3rd Party Audit Support-Maintain files in an organized and orderly manner, including scanning as required.
• Perform EFT bank request validations.
• Deliver ad hoc reporting, prepare and review monthly check cancellation reports to support auditing and quality control processes, perform monthly QC reviews for third party teams, and carry out other audit reporting as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Systems knowledge

Diversity & inclusion

SAP FI knowledge

Education

BA/BS - Business or Accounting

Tools

SAP FI

Job description

Requisition: 84431

PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp

Salary Range: $ 67,200 - $ 106,400

Work Location Category: Hybrid

We’re one of the country's largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company - along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:

• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well‑being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

At this time, only current PSEG employees are being considered.

Perform complex and specialized duties relating to the complete invoice processing and payment cycles processes, specifically, process invoices and payments in a timely manner. Scan and organize documents to ensure auditability. Maintain communications and relations with all clients and vendors, Understand and support departmental strategic objects and goals Review processes and procedures and recommend appropriate changes, including updating process flows and documentation. Ensure Sarbanes Oxley key and non-key control compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Review invoices to ensure accuracy and consistency with check requests.
• Process invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
• Investigate discrepancies and take appropriate action to resolve timely.
• Resolve complex invoice payment issues and provide client support regarding special payment situations.
• Timely follow-up with vendors and clients regarding AP related issues
• Void and cancel checks.
• Perform payment proposal, including meeting all payroll deadlines and cutoffs and monitor change and hold requests by clients-Assist with 3rd Party Audit Support-Maintain files in an organized and orderly manner, including scanning as required.
• Perform EFT bank request validations.
• Deliver ad hoc reporting, prepare and review monthly check cancellation reports to support auditing and quality control processes, perform monthly QC reviews for third party teams, and carry out other audit reporting as required.

Job Specific Qualifications

• High School Graduate with some accounting background.
• 5 Years accounts payable experience with specific emphasis on processing invoices.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Superior customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative; teamwork, problem solving, planning and organizational ability.
• Attention to detail.
• PC/LAN skills and an understanding of systems.
• Proven level of professionalism with internal and external clients.
• Must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity.
• Must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches and personal choices.
• Knowledge of SAP and FI accounting rules as they relate to invoice processing.
• Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Desired

• BA/BS - Business or Accounting
• Experience with SAP/FI systems
• Accounts Payable certification
• Basic knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley requirements

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a 'Generally Authorized' destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a 'Protected Individual' under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

For all roles, PSEG's drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.

Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email [e-mail].

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email [e-mail]. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

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