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Accounts Payable Specialist

TRANZACT
Fort Lee, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Job Description

We are currently searching for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounts payable team to help process, track and analyze full-cycle AP processing in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The candidate will be responsible for executing a variety of AP procedures, including processing large volumes of incoming vendor invoices, coding invoices, requesting approvals and maintaining good relationship with our valued suppliers.

The specific responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist include :

  • Accurately review, code and process vendor invoices
  • Request and follow up on invoice approvals
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
  • Manage AP workflow by developing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets
  • Prepare and process payment runs (e.g., checks, wire transfers, ACH)
  • Assist in managing vendor relationships, including responding to inquiries and reconciling statements
  • Collect contracts and follow the protocol of setting up new vendors in the accounting system
  • Support cash projections by vendor to ensure adequate cash flow planning
  • Being able to build requested reports in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other advanced functions
  • Communicate effectively with vendors, stakeholders, and internal teams to resolve accounting issues
  • Ensure that all incoming invoices are submitted, coded and approved on time
  • Prepare journal entries according to the manager's request
  • Perform other duties as required to support Accounts Payable department

Qualifications

What you need to be successful :

  • Bachelor's degree in business / accounting
  • Knowledge of accounting and accounts payable practices
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  • Well-organized and detail-oriented skills
  • Oracle or Ariba experience is a plus
  • Advanced computer skills and knowledge of relevant software including MS Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with different business stakeholders, clients and teams
  • 1 years of relevant accounts payable experience
  • TRANZACT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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