Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half • Somerset, NJ • 1d ago

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join an organization in Somerset, New Jersey on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position will support daily payables operations by ensuring invoices, expenses, and vendor records are handled accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across teams to keep financial information complete and current.

A/P Specialist Responsibilities:

Oversee vendor account setup and maintenance, ensuring supplier records remain accurate within the accounting system.

Review incoming invoices for approval, confirm correct general ledger and cost center coding, and prepare them for timely processing.

Execute payment activities based on due dates, including check preparation, ACH transactions, and wire transfers.

Record purchase-related invoices and assign applicable landed costs to materials to support accurate inventory and cost tracking.

Process employee expense submissions with proper coding and allocation across departments or cost centers.

Prepare and post recurring monthly cost accounting entries to maintain reliable financial records.

Communicate with vendors and internal staff to obtain missing documentation and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies promptly.

Requirements

Accounts Payable Requirements:

At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting function.

Hands-on experience with invoice coding, account coding, and high-volume invoice processing.

Familiarity with payment processing methods such as check runs, ACH, and wire transfers.

Working knowledge of SAP or another enterprise accounting system is preferred.

Ability to assign expenses accurately to cost centers and maintain strong attention to detail.

Strong organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal teams.

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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