Accounts Payable Clerk

Vitality Staffing; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitality Staffing in North Bergen, NJ seeks an Accounts Payable specialist for a 12-week assignment from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with potential overtime. The role requires solid understanding of accounting principles and accurate financial record-keeping.

College degree in accounting is preferable; candidates must have Accounts Payable experience and maintain confidentiality. Strong data entry and MS Excel skills are essential, plus English proficiency.

Qualifications

• College degree in accounting is preferable.
• Must have Accounts Payable experience.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Attention to detail and data entry accuracy required.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook; comfortable with heavy emails.
• Bilingual preferred but not required: English proficiency

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing - receive, review, and verify invoices for accuracy and compliance with policies and PO's.
• Administrative Support - filing, data entry, word processing and maintaining financial records
• Monthly Closing Process - Prepare bank reconciliations and balance sheet analysis, A/P accrual

Skills

Accounts Payable

Data Entry

MS Excel

MS Word

Time Management

Education

College degree in accounting

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with Accounts Payable experience to join our accounting team for a short period of 12 weeks. 8:30AM– 5:00PM). Must be very flexible with overtime hours and be willing to stay late, when necessary, although very rare. This role requires effective time management, the ability to think independently, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the accounting principles, financial record-keeping, and regulatory compliance.

College degree in accounting would be preferable. The salary will be between $23.00/hr. to $24.00/hr. depending on the experience and qualifications.

Key responsibilities would include but won't be limited to:

• Invoice Processing - Receive, Review, and verify invoices from vendors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and purchase orders
• Administrative Support - Perform clerical duties such as filing, data entry, word processing and maintaining financial records
• Monthly Closing Process - Prepare assigned Bank Reconciliations and Balance Sheet Account Analysis as well as A/P Accrual

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: College degree in accounting preferable.
• Must have Accounts Payable experience.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Attention to Detail and Data Entry Experience: Strong organizational skills with high accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook. Comfortable handling heavy emails and learning all our internal systems software's.
• Bilingual (Preferred but Not Required): Must speak, write, and read English.