Accounts Payable Clerk

Robert Half • Hackettstown, NJ • 22h ago

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a manufacturing organization in Hackettstown, New Jersey area on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports the day-to-day accounts payable function by ensuring invoices, payments, and vendor communications are handled accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable managing high-volume invoice activity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Monitor the accounts payable inbox each day, review incoming vendor invoices and statements, and provide timely responses to payment or account inquiries.

Process invoice entries with accuracy, including coding, posting, and maintaining proper records for payment activity.

Perform three-way matching by validating vendor invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation before approval.

Coordinate weekly payment preparation by assembling check, ACH, and wire batches for both administrative and production-related disbursements.

Prepare payment authorization materials and support the approval process for non-PO and administrative invoices.

Update cash outlay tracking and reconcile payment activity after postings are completed, then communicate results to the appropriate accounting team members.

Upload payment files and positive pay details to the banking platform to support secure and timely disbursements.

Review delinquent items and outstanding balances, follow up as needed, and assist with the allocation of postage-related invoices.

Requirements - At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

Practical experience with invoice processing, invoice coding, and payment posting in a high-volume environment.

Familiarity with check runs, ACH transactions, wire payments, and general payment batch preparation.

Ability to perform detailed three-way matching using purchase orders, vendor invoices, and receiving documentation.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial data, reconciliations, and vendor records.

Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to respond promptly to vendor inquiries.

Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used to manage accounts payable activities.

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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