Accounts Payable Specialist

Position: Accounts Payable Associate

Location: East Rutherford, NJ (100% On‑Site)

Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000

 

About the Role

LHH has partnered with a stable and growing company in East Rutherford, NJ that is seeking a driven Accounts Payable professional to join their accounting team. This is an on‑site role ideal for someone with strong AP experience who is eager to continue building their accounting skillset and grow into a Staff Accountant position over time.  You’ll work closely with senior accounting leadership and gain exposure beyond AP, including month‑end activities and general accounting functions.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Process full‑cycle Accounts Payable, including invoice review, coding, and posting

• Manage vendor setup, payment runs, and resolve discrepancies

• Maintain accurate AP records and support audits and documentation requests

• Collaborate with internal departments and vendors to ensure timely payments

• Assist with month‑end close tasks and reconciliations as your role expands

• Support special projects and process improvements within the accounting team

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Finance, or related field)

• Strong hands‑on experience in Accounts Payable

• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals

• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and communication skills

• Interest in career growth beyond AP into broader accounting responsibilities

 

To Apply

For immediate consideration, please email your resume to: christine.kiernan@lhh.com

 

 

 

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with employer match

• Paid holidays

• Paid vacation

• Paid sick leave

• Life and disability insurance

• Annual discretionary bonus

   

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

 

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance”

 

 

 

 

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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