Accounts Payable Clerk

Sika; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Generous Company Match

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off, paid holidays

Floating holidays + Paid VolunteerTime

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program & More!

Job summary

Sika Corporation in Rutherford, New Jersey seeks an Accounts Payable professional to process vendor invoices, ensure timely payments, and audit vouchers for accuracy. The role emphasizes detail, vendor communication, and compliance with internal controls.

You will work with SAP‑VIM, review vendor master data, and help resolve discrepancies with department managers. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities to grow within a global leader in construction materials.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable processes.
• Experience in SAP preferred.
• Experience with vendor relationships.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• MS Word and Excel experience desired.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices for approval and timely payment.
• Handle inquiries from vendors or internal customers about status of documents processed.
• Review documents for accuracy and ensure adherence to company guidelines.
• Audit vendor statements for missing items and investigate causes.
• Ensure all invoices are processed through SAP-VIM.
• Review vendor master data for accuracy.
• Resolve document handling issues and support issue resolution.
• Process checks for non-ACH payments and ensure proper dispatch.

Skills

Accounts Payable

SAP experience

Vendor relationships

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel & Word

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Job Description

Broad Function and Purpose of Position: Process Vendor Invoices for approval and payment on timely basis. Process Payment requests for non-invoice items from department managers. Audit Vouchers for accuracy. Assist in Maintaining Department Files and other miscellaneous functions.

• Process vendor invoices as assigned by manager,
• Handles inquiries by vendors or internal customers regarding status of documents processed
• Review on regular basis as assigned, documents for accuracy and meet company guidelines
• Audit vendor statements for items not processed or paid and investigate cause
• Ensure all invoices are processed through SAP-VIM
• Review vendor master as to insure information is accurate and correct
• Reviews reports as necessary to insure all invoices are posted or transactions are complete
• Resolves issues in document handling and assists in resolution of issues
• For check payments (non ACH), insures check are properly sent to requestor or vendor when special handling is required

Hourly Rate: $25-$26.00 per hour

Qualifications

• Experienced in Accounts Payable.
• Experienced in SAP preferred.
• Experienced in Vendor Relationships.
• Attention to Detail, accuracy, organization.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience in MS Word and Excel desired.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Good problem solving skills.

Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.