Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support financial operations for a transport organization in Teterboro, New Jersey. This Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate invoice workflows, coordinating payment activity, and helping ensure vendor obligations are handled on time. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with financial records, and the ability to manage daily accounts payable tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before entering them into the payment process.
- Assign appropriate accounting codes to invoices and confirm charges are recorded in the correct categories.
- Process a steady volume of payable transactions while maintaining organized and up-to-date documentation.
- Prepare and support scheduled check runs to help ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
- Reconcile invoice details against supporting records and follow up on discrepancies when needed.
- Maintain clear accounts payable files and assist with audit-ready recordkeeping for financial transactions.
- Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve payment questions and outstanding invoice issues.
- Experience handling accounts payable activities in a detail-focused business environment.
- Working knowledge of invoice coding, invoice entry, and payment processing procedures.
- Ability to manage check run preparation with a high level of accuracy and attention to deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail when reviewing financial documents and verifying transaction information.
- Proficiency in maintaining organized records and tracking multiple invoices at different stages of processing.
- Effective communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal departments regarding payable matters.