Accounts Payable Clerk

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Livingston, New Jersey. This long-term contract position requires someone with strong organizational skills and a keen eye for accuracy to handle financial transactions and maintain vendor relationships. The role is on-site, Monday through Friday, offering an excellent opportunity to grow your expertise in accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities:

- Sort, organize, and distribute incoming mail related to accounts payable.

- Reconcile processed transactions by verifying data entries and comparing system reports to account balances.

- Manage vendor payments by monitoring discounts, verifying federal IDs, and preparing checks.

- Resolve discrepancies in purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payments while ensuring proper documentation.

- Maintain accurate accounting ledgers through the verification and posting of account transactions.

- Reconcile vendor accounts by reviewing monthly statements and resolving related issues.

- Perform bookkeeping tasks, including calculating sales taxes on paid invoices.

- Issue stop-payments or amend purchase orders as needed to address payment concerns.

- Collaborate with supervisors to complete additional assignments as required.

- Utilize Yardi software to streamline accounts payable tasks and enhance efficiency.

Requirements - Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar financial role.

- Proficiency in invoice coding and processing.

- Familiarity with managing check runs and vendor payments.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.

- Ability to reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies effectively.

- Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and sales tax reporting.

- Experience using Yardi or similar accounting software.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

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