Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Lyndhurst, NJ
Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite
Compensation: $70,000 base salary
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Opportunity

A well-established and growing organization in the manufacturing/distribution space is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its Financial Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to build on their AP experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform account reconciliations using advanced Excel skills
• Maintain accuracy of AP-related subledgers on a weekly basis
• Review income statement variances within overhead accounts and report findings
• Ensure accurate and consistent GL coding for expenses
• Accrue and defer expenses as needed
• Process high-volume invoices (100-150 per week) with strong attention to detail
• Perform 3-way matching and prioritize invoice entry
• Prepare and execute weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9s and 1099 processing
• Apply use tax to AP transactions and support general sales tax knowledge
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding invoices and payments
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies across departments
• Manage shared AP inbox and assist with incoming calls
• Support month-end close activities and communicate outstanding items
• Maintain organized AP files and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1-3 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
• Experience working within ERP systems and multiple integrated platforms
• Strong Excel skills (reconciliations, data analysis)
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Core Competencies

• Analytical & Curious: Ability to identify discrepancies and continuously improve processes
• Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on deliverables
• Professionalism: Communicates effectively and works well under pressure
• Quality-Focused: Ensures accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement
• Dependability: Meets deadlines and adapts to changing priorities

Why Apply

• Stable, established company with strong team environment
• Hands-on exposure to full-cycle AP and month-end close
• Opportunity to grow within a collaborative accounting team
• Competitive compensation and long-term career potential

To Apply: Please email your resume to [email protected] for immediate consideration.

Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Disability

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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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.