Job Title: Accounts Payable Representative/Accounts Payable Clerk I
Location: Somerset, NJ 08873 (The team currently operates in a hybrid environment; however, the selected candidate will be expected to work on-site when beginning the assignment)
Duration: 6 Months
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week (Flexible start/end times between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM)
Interviews will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Accounts Payable Representative to join our busy team in Somerset, NJ. This is an on-site position requiring 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
While the broader team operates in a hybrid environment, this position will initially be fully on-site with no remote work available at the start of the assignment.
The ideal candidate will have extensive accounts payable experience, strong proficiency with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, and a proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Because training will move quickly, candidates should be experienced, adaptable, and prepared to hit the ground running.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze invoices and accurately charge expenses to the appropriate accounts and cost centers.
- Process vendor invoices against issued purchase orders and receipts.
- Identify and resolve purchase order, invoice, and payment discrepancies.
- Reconcile vendor statements by verifying entries and comparing system records and reports to account balances.
- Support and process customer billing activities.
- Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive financial, vendor, and company information.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable and payment-related processes.
- Perform high-volume data entry with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records.
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience
- Minimum of 4+ years of proven accounts payable experience.
- Demonstrated experience working with ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft or a comparable ERP platform.
- Proven experience performing high-volume data entry in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience researching and resolving invoice, purchase order, and vendor-related discrepancies.
Professional Skills:
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to analyze financial and transactional information
- Working knowledge of accounting and accounts payable processes
- Vendor relationship management skills
- Strong PC and computer proficiency
- Excellent data entry skills
- General mathematical skills
- Ability to track and monitor budget-related expenses
- Ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy
- Ability to learn processes quickly and work effectively with limited ramp-up time
Additional Information:
- The responsibilities and qualifications outlined above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to represent a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role.
- To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions