Accounts Payable Clerk

A well-established organization in the Morristown area is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join its accounting team. This role will focus on full-cycle AP processing with an emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and strong vendor relationships. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling high volumes, navigating ERP systems, and collaborating across departments to resolve discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices daily (typically 100–300+ per week) with a strong focus on accuracy
• Perform 2-way and 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts
• Code invoices to the general ledger in accordance with company policies and chart of accounts
• Review invoices for proper approvals and ensure compliance with internal controls
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, wires), including verifying payment accuracy
• Maintain and update vendor records, including W-9 collection and compliance documentation
• Respond to vendor inquiries in a timely, professional manner and resolve billing discrepancies
• Reconcile vendor statements and proactively identify/resolve open items
• Assist with month-end close activities, including AP accruals, aging analysis, and reporting
• Support audit requests by providing AP documentation and backup
• Partner with procurement, project teams, or operations to resolve invoice and PO-related issues

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or Great Plains
• Strong working knowledge of invoice processing, GL coding, and payment cycles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas (v-lookup preferred)
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact cross-functionally

Compensation

$50,000.00-$70,000.00 Yearly

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