Accounts Payable Clerk

Lindenmeyr; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindenmeyr Munroe in Teterboro, NJ is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team. You will review invoices, initiate payments, reconcile expenses, and maintain accurate data in our ERP and Excel-based files.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. The ideal candidate has experience with accounts payable/receivable, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and effective communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Accounts Payable/Receivable and general accounting.
• Strong problem-solving, investigative, analytical and meticulous thinking for documentation and data analysis.
• High level of computer literacy including Excel and Outlook; able to learn internal systems.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented with good follow-up and time management.
• Strong communication and active listening with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Review documents for completeness (or omissions) and accuracy.
• Initiate payments and review expenses through collection, processing, verification, and reconciling invoices.
• Assess documentation compliance with applicable policies to assure data quality.
• Communicate with stakeholders to obtain information and clarify data on invoices, tax documents, and contracts.
• Enter pertinent data into applicable enterprise systems.
• Manually correct data to align across systems.
• Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets of invoices received, processed, paid.
• Follow up on unclaimed funds as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer, client, and organizational information.
• Adapt to changing pace and assist with other projects as needed.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Outlook

Job description

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Teterboro, NJ, US

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Company Overview

Lindenmeyr Munroe is the leading independent paper, packaging, wide-format, and facility solutions provider in the US, supporting businesses nationwide with a comprehensive selection of products and services. We are locally available in every facet, making us easily accessible and allowing us to maintain our commitment to provide exceptional service and selection to our customers.

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk who possess a strong work ethic, customer-centric attitude, and exhibit top-tier professionalism. This role will require a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Essential skills and experience

• Familiarity with Accounts Payable/Receivable and general accounting.
• Strong problem-solving, investigative, analytical, and methodical thinking style required for documentation, research and resolution, and data analysis.
• High level of computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, etc.), online research skills, and ability to learn internal and client systems.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with effective follow-up and time management skills.
• Strong communication and active listening.
• Customer oriented, ability to adapt/respond to different types of personalities.
• Proficient in data entry and data management.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible, able to keep up in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately.

Primary duties

• Review documents for completeness (or omissions) and accuracy.
• Initiate payments and review expenses through collection, processing, verification, and reconciling invoices.
• Assess documentation compliance with applicable policies to assure the quality and the integrity of the data collection.
• Communicate with stakeholders, as necessary, to obtain proper information and/or clarify any questionable data regarding submitted invoices, tax documents, and contracts.
• Enter pertinent data into applicable enterprise systems.
• Manually correct data, as needed, to align across various systems.
• Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets of invoices received, processed, paid.
• Follow up on unclaimed funds, as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer, client, and organizational information.
• Ability to adapt to a changing pace, depending on volume.
• Willing to assist with other projects and support other teams, as needed.

Lindenmeyr Munroe competitive compensation and benefit plans and the opportunity to work at a growing, world class independently owned business.

Lindenmeyr Munroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.