Our client in Newark, NJ is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist on a contract basis. This person will handle the full AP cycle in NetSuite or a similar ERP. They’ll keep payments accurate and on time, keep vendor relationships in good shape, and support month-end close. It’s a good fit for a detail-oriented AP detail oriented who can start quickly and work with little supervision. RESPONSIBILITIES Process a high volume of vendor invoices end to end in NetSuite (or a similar ERP), including coding, entry, and approval routing Do 2-way and 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents Prepare and process weekly check, ACH, and wire payment runs Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies, duplicate payments, and past-due balances Answer vendor and internal questions professionally and on time Set up and maintain vendor master files, including W-9 collection and compliance checks Process and audit employee expense reports against company policy Support month-end close: accruals, AP aging review, and reconciling AP subledger to GL Help with 1099 preparation and year-end reporting as needed Support internal and external audit requests with documentation Find ways to improve AP processes and controls QUALIFICATIONS 2–4+ years of full-cycle accounts payable experience Hands-on experience with NetSuite strongly preferred. Experience with Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or another similar ERP will also be considered Solid understanding of AP processes, 3-way match, and basic accounting principles Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, reconciliations) High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced, high-volume setting Strong organization and time management, with the ability to meet payment deadlines Clear, detail oriented written and verbal communication Able to start quickly and work independently with little ramp-up time