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Accounts Payable Specialist
Contract-to-Hire | Hybrid (Bridgewater, NJ) | $24.00-$26.00/hour
Description
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support an organization in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This contract-to-hire opportunity is well-suited for an accounting professional who can handle invoice processing, journal entries, and payment functions with accuracy and consistency. This role plays a key part in daily financial operations while helping ensure strong controls, timely reporting, and effective coordination across accounting workflows.
Responsibilities:
* Process a high volume of invoices, review supporting documentation, and apply accurate general ledger coding before entering into the system.
* Prepare and record journal entries related to accounts payable, accruals, and other routine accounting transactions while keeping records organized and complete.
* Review employee expenses and vendor charges within systems such as Concur and ADP to ensure compliance with company policy and proper approvals.
* Manage ACH payments and other disbursements, ensuring vendors are paid on time and payment information is recorded accurately.
* Reconcile accounts payable balances, research discrepancies, and collaborate with internal teams or vendors to resolve issues in a timely manner.
* Assist with month-end close by supporting accruals, account analysis, and documentation needed for accurate financial reporting.
* Utilize ERP and accounting systems to track transactions, improve process efficiency, and maintain accurate financial data.
* Support audit requests by providing invoice details, payment records, and documentation to demonstrate adherence to internal controls and accounting standards.
Requirements
* Minimum of 1 years of accounts payable experience, including hands-on journal entry preparation.
* Strong understanding of account coding, invoice matching, and core accounting processes in a structured environment.
* Experience working with accounting systems and ERP platforms to process and maintain financial data.
* Familiarity with tools such as Concur and ADP for expense reporting and payables processing.
* Knowledge of accrual accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
* Experience handling ACH transactions with a high level of accuracy and attention to deadlines.
* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
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