Accounts Payable Pro: Streamline Payments & Controls

Persona, Inc.; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Persona, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the full AP lifecycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.

The role partners with Finance, Operations, Procurement, and project teams to resolve discrepancies and strengthen financial controls. The candidate will handle vendor communications, onboarding, 1099 reporting support, and contribute to improving processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of progressive accounts payable or related financial experience preferred.
• Experience in facility services, construction, property management, or multi-location service organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable lifecycle including invoice review, coding, approval workflow, payment processing, and reconciliation.
• Review invoices for accuracy, proper authorization, supporting docs, and correct GL/cost-center coding.
• Process vendor payments via ACH, check, wire, or other approved methods.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure documentation is obtained prior to payment.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment inquiries.
• Coordinate with leaders and departments to obtain timely approvals.

Skills

Accounts payable

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Vendor management software

Job description

Persona, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the full AP lifecycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.

The role partners with Finance, Operations, Procurement, and project teams to resolve discrepancies and strengthen financial controls. The candidate will handle vendor communications, onboarding, 1099 reporting support, and contribute to improving processes and reporting.