Accounts Payable Accountant

LHH; Ramsey (NJ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LHH is assisting a Bergen County, NJ-based client in search of an experienced Accounts Payable Accountant for a primarily remote role with occasional travel to Bergen County. The ideal candidate will manage AP processes in an automated environment, maintaining vendor relations and strong internal controls.

Qualifications include an associate degree (bachelor preferred), 2+ years of AP experience, proficiency with Concur and ERP systems (SAP Business One preferred), and solid GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Administration or Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day AP activities ensuring invoices are processed timely.
• Review vendor aging, reconcile discrepancies.
• Apply three-way matching and GAAP accruals.
• Process payments via ACH, wire, and checks.
• Maintain AP records and respond to inquiries.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accrual accounting

Three-way matching

Vendor management

ERP systems

Concur (expense & invoice)

SAP Business One

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Concur Expense & Invoice

ERP experience

Job description

Our client, a well-established organization based in Bergen County, NJ, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to join its team in a primarily remote capacity.

This is an excellent opportunity for an AP professional who enjoys working in a technology-driven, highly automated environment and has a strong understanding of accounts payable processes, vendor relationships, and financial controls.

*This is a primarily remote position with occasional travel to Bergen County, NJ*

The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working independently, technologically savvy, and able to manage competing priorities while meeting important deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and timely.


• Review, reconcile, and analyze vendor aging reports and resolve outstanding discrepancies.


• Apply a strong understanding of the three-way matching process to ensure proper invoice verification and approval.


• Ensure accurate application of GAAP principles and accrual accounting practices within the AP process.


• Download invoices directly from vendor websites and online portals as needed.


• Submit invoices for verification and processing through Concur or a similar expense management platform.


• Process payments that fall outside of automated workflows, including ACH transfers, wire transfers, and printed checks through the company's banking platform.


• Monitor and maintain both individual and shared accounts payable email inboxes, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of inquiries.


• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal business partners across the organization to address invoice and payment-related questions.


• Utilize ERP and AP automation systems to support efficient and accurate processing.


• Assist with maintaining organized and up-to-date AP records and documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.


• 2+ years of relevant experience will also be considered.


• Working knowledge of accounts payable practices and procedures.


• Understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting processes.


• Experience reconciling and analyzing vendor aging reports.


• Strong knowledge of the three-way matching process.


• Experience with Concur Expense and Invoice modules, or a comparable expense management and invoice processing platform, is required.


• Previous experience working with ERP systems is required. SAP Business One experience is preferred, although training can be provided to the right candidate.


• Strong technology skills and the ability to work comfortably in a heavily automated environment.


• Ability to navigate vendor websites and online portals to retrieve invoices and supporting documentation.


• Familiarity with online banking platforms and payment processing, including ACH, wire transfers, and check payments.


• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with both internal and external business partners.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Primarily remote work arrangement.


• Competitive salary of $60,000–$65,000.


• Opportunity to work in a technology-forward, highly automated AP environment.


• Training available on SAP Business One for candidates with transferable ERP experience.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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