Accounts Payable Associate (Temp) – #21478

Foster McKay; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster McKay is hiring an Accounts Payable Associate in New Jersey. In this role, you will manage invoices and ensure timely payments to vendors while maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.

This hybrid position requires in-office work Tuesday to Thursday, with remote days on Monday and Friday. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software, especially SAP, is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable or related finance role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices.
• Key invoices and uploads manually into SAP.
• Verify vendor and bank details for new setups.
• Handle email and telephone inquiries.
• Support the AP team with ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)

Communication skills

Teamwork

Accounting software knowledge

SAP ERP knowledge

Time management skills

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

“It is never too late to be what you might have been”

The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for managing and processing invoices, ensuring timely payments to vendors, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role supports the finance team by handling daily accounts payable functions and assisting with month‑end closing activities. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

What would I be doing?

Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Process and verify invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Keying invoices and SAP uploads manually received through Docusign.
• New vendor and Bank detail verification for new vendor setups and for ACH maintenance by calling vendors.
• Navigate company Market Place for NON-PO Invoice and inquiries.
• Uploading the Manual PO and non-PO invoices in Ariba as and when requested.
• Verifying accuracy, Uploading the various tax uploads coming from different departments through email.
• Adding all special handling checks on request sheet as requested by Tax Dept.
• Handle email and telephone inquiries including AP mailbox monitoring.
• Assist in other Payables assignments when requested.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Must be able to make reasonable decisions within scope of responsibility.
• When pertaining to Company policies and procedures, must refer to Management.
• Must be detail oriented and able to prioritize workload to accurately complete in a timely manner.
• Support the AP team with ad-hoc projects and reporting as needed.

What would make me qualified?

Qualifications & Experience

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable or a related finance role.

Education

• High School Diploma or higher.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with accounting software and SAP ERP system knowledge is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Requires minor technical aptitude for interpreting errors
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This position follows a hybrid schedule: In-office required Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday; remote Monday and Friday.