We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join an organization in Somerset, New Jersey on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position will support daily payables operations by ensuring invoices, expenses, and vendor records are handled accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across teams to keep financial information complete and current.

A/P Specialist Responsibilities:

• Oversee vendor account setup and maintenance, ensuring supplier records remain accurate within the accounting system.

• Review incoming invoices for approval, confirm correct general ledger and cost center coding, and prepare them for timely processing.

• Execute payment activities based on due dates, including check preparation, ACH transactions, and wire transfers.

• Record purchase-related invoices and assign applicable landed costs to materials to support accurate inventory and cost tracking.

• Process employee expense submissions with proper coding and allocation across departments or cost centers.

• Prepare and post recurring monthly cost accounting entries to maintain reliable financial records.

• Communicate with vendors and internal staff to obtain missing documentation and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies promptly.

Accounts Payable Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting function.

• Hands-on experience with invoice coding, account coding, and high-volume invoice processing.

• Familiarity with payment processing methods such as check runs, ACH, and wire transfers.

• Working knowledge of SAP or another enterprise accounting system is preferred.

• Ability to assign expenses accurately to cost centers and maintain strong attention to detail.

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal teams.