Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Bergen County, NJ (Primarily Remote)
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary Range: $60,000–$65,000 annually

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established organization based in Bergen County, NJ, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join its team in a primarily remote capacity.

This is an excellent opportunity for an AP professional who enjoys working in a technology-driven, highly automated environment and has a strong understanding of accounts payable processes, vendor relationships, and financial controls.

The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working independently, technologically savvy, and able to manage competing priorities while meeting important deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and timely.

• Review, reconcile, and analyze vendor aging reports and resolve outstanding discrepancies.

• Apply a strong understanding of the three-way matching process to ensure proper invoice verification and approval.

• Ensure accurate application of GAAP principles and accrual accounting practices within the AP process.

• Download invoices directly from vendor websites and online portals as needed.

• Submit invoices for verification and processing through Concur or a similar expense management platform.

• Process payments that fall outside of automated workflows, including ACH transfers, wire transfers, and printed checks through the company's banking platform.

• Monitor and maintain both individual and shared accounts payable email inboxes, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of inquiries.

• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal business partners across the organization to address invoice and payment-related questions.

• Utilize ERP and AP automation systems to support efficient and accurate processing.

• Assist with maintaining organized and up-to-date AP records and documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.

• 2+ years of relevant experience will also be considered.

• Working knowledge of accounts payable practices and procedures.

• Understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting processes.

• Experience reconciling and analyzing vendor aging reports.

• Strong knowledge of the three-way matching process.

• Experience with Concur Expense and Invoice modules, or a comparable expense management and invoice processing platform, is required.

• Previous experience working with ERP systems is required. SAP Business One experience is preferred, although training can be provided to the right candidate.

• Strong technology skills and the ability to work comfortably in a heavily automated environment.

• Ability to navigate vendor websites and online portals to retrieve invoices and supporting documentation.

• Familiarity with online banking platforms and payment processing, including ACH, wire transfers, and check payments.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with both internal and external business partners.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• Primarily remote work arrangement.

• Competitive salary of $60,000–$65,000.

• Opportunity to work in a technology-forward, highly automated AP environment.

• Training available on SAP Business One for candidates with transferable ERP experience.

Interested? Apply today to learn more about this opportunity and take the next step in your accounts payable career.

Benefits:

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:

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

 

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Julie Rizzetta

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.