Description

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist located in Princeton, New Jersey. The role involves processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices and creating journal entries while working closely with the Accounting Manager. This opportunity offers a contract to hire employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Verify vendor information, general ledger account, match purchase orders, and project codes as needed.

• Confirm backup documentation matches invoices and enter invoices manually into ERP.

• Update any address changes in ERP.

• Process invoices and reimbursements weekly, verifying data entry using system-generated reports to balance.

• Handle inquiries for payment verification, disputes, discrepancies, and credit memos.

• Follow up with vendors and employees to resolve questions, disputes, and additional required information.

• Record journal entries for various monthly invoices and prepaid expenses.

• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions in conjunction with weekly check/e-pay runs.

• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements such as outstanding checks, past due invoices.

• Provide accurate and effective document preparation and records management relative to the Accounts Payable (A/P) function in accordance with records retention policies and procedures.

• Balance accounts payable subsidiary ledger to the general ledger balance.

• Prepare various account analysis for year-end audit.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP)

• Experience in handling Purchase Orders

• Capability to accurately perform Coding Invoices

• Familiarity with Journal Entries

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Proven ability to handle confidential information

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

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