Accounts Payable Specialist

Soni; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Newark, NJ is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to assist with vendor management, invoice reconciliation, and compliance tasks. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This role offers hourly compensation between $20.00 and $24.00, depending on experience, in a temporary contract position.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, AP, or related administrative finance support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, sorting/filtering, data entry).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills for vendor and internal interactions.
• Ability to work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Perform i9 document cleanup and ensure compliance.
• Assist with full-cycle Accounts Payable processing.
• Manage vendor communications, resolve inquiries, and maintain updated vendor records.
• Reconcile invoices, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely payment processing.
• Support the accounting team with additional administrative tasks.

Skills

Organization

Proactive

Professional communication

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

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This Not-for-Profit organization is seeking a temporary Accounting Assistant to assist with AP functions, vendor management, invoice reconciliation, and i9 documentation cleanup. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable handling both accounting tasks and administrative follow-up with vendors.

Compensation

Base pay range: $20.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Perform i9 document cleanup and ensure compliance.
• Assist with full-cycle Accounts Payable processing.
• Manage vendor communications, resolve inquiries, and maintain updated vendor records.
• Reconcile invoices, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely payment processing.
• Support the accounting team with additional administrative and clerical tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, AP, or related administrative finance support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, sorting/filtering, data entry).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills for vendor and internal interactions.
• Ability to work onsite and meet project deadlines.

Preferred

Compensation: $20-$24 per hour

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations