Accounts Payable Specialist

A busy company in the Fairfield NJ area is seeking a Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team. This Accounts Payable Specialist will get the chance to join a growing organization that offers career growth and the ability to work alongside experienced accounting professionals. The ideal Accounts Payable Specialist will have 1-2 years of relevant experience and their Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant field (not required). This Accounts Payable Specialist will report directly into the Accounting Manager and work alongside 3 others in the department. This Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for the below:

• Ensuring payables are reviewed and registered on time
• Ensuring any discrepancy between books and vendor statements are immediately actioned and reconciled
• Assisting AP supervisor during check and ACH runs
• Assisting in the preparation and filing of 1099 forms for vendors
• Effectively communicating with vendors
• Reviewing, matching, and batching invoices to purchase orders
• Preparing the wire payment schedule
• Reviewing/verifying expense reports submitted
• Helping with special projects as needed

• 1-2+ years of accounts payable or relevant experience required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or relevant field a plus
• Demonstrable skills in managing Accounts Payable (AP)
• Excellent attention to detail for maintaining accurate financial records.
• Strong communication skills
• Good organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines