Accounts Payable Analyst - Process Improvement

Union County College; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Union County College in Cranford, NJ invites applicants for an Accounts Payable Analyst to manage vendor invoices, payments, and record retention within the Finance department.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Business/Accounting, 3 years AP experience, and proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP). Strong attention to detail and collaboration with vendors are essential. Experience with Colleague or similar ERP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• Three years Accounts Payable experience.
• Vendor contact experience in a computerized environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages and schedules workflows to ensure timely payment to vendors.
• Matches invoices to purchase orders and ensures proper approvals.
• Researches discrepancies with vendor invoices and payments.
• Oversees check issuance and backup documentation for payment processing.
• Supports audits and general accounting duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Deadline driven

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business / Accounting / Finance

Tools

MS Office

VLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Job description

Union County College in Cranford, NJ invites applicants for an Accounts Payable Analyst to manage vendor invoices, payments, and record retention within the Finance department.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Business/Accounting, 3 years AP experience, and proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP). Strong attention to detail and collaboration with vendors are essential. Experience with Colleague or similar ERP is preferred.