Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our client located in Princeton, NJ. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who thrives and takes pride in handling high-volume payables work with accuracy, consistency, and strong service-minded communication. The person in this role will help keep invoice processing, vendor support, and payment activities running smoothly while contributing to compliance and process improvements across multiple business entities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounts payable workflow from invoice intake through coding, review, reconciliation, and issue resolution to ensure timely and accurate processing.

• Execute vendor payments through checks, wire transfers, and ACH while maintaining accuracy, approval compliance, and payment deadlines.

• Apply accounts payable and procurement controls by verifying proper authorization levels and adherence to established policies.

• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to research discrepancies, answer questions, and resolve payment or invoice concerns efficiently.

• Support tax-related payables activities by helping ensure appropriate use tax treatment and related documentation.

• Maintain vendor records and assist with updates to master data to support accurate transaction processing and reporting.

• Provide documentation and transaction support for audits, regulatory reviews, 1099 reporting, and vendor classification compliance requirements.

• Identify recurring issues in daily accounts payable operations and recommend practical improvements to strengthen processes and controls.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice coding, payment processing, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution.

• Proficiency with SAP; experience with S/4 is beneficial.

• Knowledge of payment methods such as ACH, check runs, and wire transfers.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage deadlines and follow through on open items.

• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy, internal controls, and process consistency.

• Customer-focused communication skills with the ability to work effectively with vendors and internal business partners.

Compensation

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