Accounts Payable Clerk I

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Job Description

Lakshita Limbachiya
Accounts Payable Representative
Location: Somerset, NJ
Work Arrangement: On-site
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
Hours: Flexible start/end times between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Maximum Bill Rate: ***/hour
Interview Process: Microsoft Teams
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Accounts Payable Representative to join our busy team in Somerset, NJ. This is an on-site position requiring 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
While the broader team operates in a hybrid environment, this position will initially be fully on-site with no remote work available at the start of the assignment.
The ideal candidate will have extensive accounts payable experience, strong proficiency with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, and a proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Because training will move quickly, candidates should be experienced, adaptable, and prepared to hit the ground running.
Key Responsibilities
Review and analyze invoices and accurately charge expenses to the appropriate accounts and cost centers.
Process vendor invoices against issued purchase orders and receipts.
Identify and resolve purchase order, invoice, and payment discrepancies.
Reconcile vendor statements by verifying entries and comparing system records and reports to account balances.
Support and process customer billing activities.
Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive financial, vendor, and company information.
Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable and payment-related processes.
Perform high-volume data entry with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience
Minimum of 4+ years of proven accounts payable experience.
Demonstrated experience working with ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft or a comparable ERP platform.
Proven experience performing high-volume data entry in a fast-paced environment.
Experience researching and resolving invoice, purchase order, and vendor-related discrepancies.
Professional Skills
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to analyze financial and transactional information
Working knowledge of accounting and accounts payable processes
Vendor relationship management skills
Strong PC and computer proficiency
Excellent data entry skills
General mathematical skills
Ability to track and monitor budget-related expenses
Ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy
Ability to learn processes quickly and work effectively with limited ramp-up time
Work Schedule & Environment
Monday through Friday
40 hours per week
Flexible scheduling between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Workday may not begin earlier than 7:00 AM or extend later than 5:00 PM
Position is on-site in Somerset, NJ
The team currently operates in a hybrid environment; however, the selected candidate will be expected to work on-site when beginning the assignment
Interview Process
Interviews will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Additional Information
The responsibilities and qualifications outlined above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to represent a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role.
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSomerset, NJ

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Transactionsunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Peoplesoftunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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