Accounts Payable Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$65,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Banking Services, Billing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Operations, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, NetSuite, Operational Support, Operations, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, SAP, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States (Hybrid)

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000

Schedule: Hybrid (Minimum 2 Days On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-Time; Temp to Permanent

About the Opportunity

A growing and dynamic organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to

support high-volume financial operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working cross-functionally to ensure accuracy and efficiency in accounts payable processes.

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of

vendor invoices and payments, while maintaining strong internal controls and vendor relationships. This individual will play a key role in ensuring compliance, resolving discrepancies, and supporting overall accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process high volumes of vendor invoices with accurate GL coding and proper allocations

  • Perform full three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoices)

  • Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with internal departments

and vendors

  • Prepare and manage payment runs (ACH, wire, and checks) in accordance with company

policies

  • Maintain and update vendor records, including tax forms and banking details

  • Manage multiple inboxes and respond to vendor and internal inquiries in a timely manner

  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and support audit requests

  • Utilize ERP systems and Excel to support reporting and daily AP operations

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience: Minimum 3+ years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment

Required Skills

  • Proven ability to process 500+ invoices per week with accuracy

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in multi-entity or complex AP environments

  • Familiarity with ERP systems (Business Central, NAV, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)

  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, LOOKUP functions, filtering, Adaptability in fast paced, evolving environments.

  • Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, solution-driven approach

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute to a critical function within the organization's accounting operations.

To Apply

Please email your resume to: christine.kiernan@lhh.com

Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K with employer match; PTO; Life and Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

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

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Christine Senn

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

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.

About the Company

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