Accounts Payable Clerk

Robert Half • Short Hills, NJ • 2h ago

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Livingston, New Jersey. This long-term contract position requires someone with strong organizational skills and a keen eye for accuracy to handle financial transactions and maintain vendor relationships. The role is on-site, Monday through Friday, offering an excellent opportunity to grow your expertise in accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities:

Sort, organize, and distribute incoming mail related to accounts payable.

Reconcile processed transactions by verifying data entries and comparing system reports to account balances.

Manage vendor payments by monitoring discounts, verifying federal IDs, and preparing checks.

Resolve discrepancies in purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payments while ensuring proper documentation.

Maintain accurate accounting ledgers through the verification and posting of account transactions.

Reconcile vendor accounts by reviewing monthly statements and resolving related issues.

Perform bookkeeping tasks, including calculating sales taxes on paid invoices.

Issue stop-payments or amend purchase orders as needed to address payment concerns.

Collaborate with supervisors to complete additional assignments as required.

Utilize Yardi software to streamline accounts payable tasks and enhance efficiency.

Requirements - Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar financial role.

Proficiency in invoice coding and processing.

Familiarity with managing check runs and vendor payments.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.

Ability to reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies effectively.

Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and sales tax reporting.

Experience using Yardi or similar accounting software.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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