Accounts Payable Analyst jobs in New Jersey

A growing company in the area is seeking a professional and hard working candidate for an Accounts Payable Analyst. The ideal candidate will be analytical, a strong communicator, and have several years of AP experience.

Responsibilities:

• Producing monthly/quarterly accounts payable reports focusing on spend, terms and invoice processing data.
• Interface directly with third party service providers supporting accounts payable.
• Responsible to inquiries and resolve problems that arise taking corrective action when necessary.
• Respond to and resolve customer inquiries and maintain vendor relationships.
• Assume role of key troubleshooter for all vendor issues.
• Respond to audit inquiries and explaining findings.
• Work directly with bank on questionable payments and decide if they should be paid or rejected.
• Ensure compliance with department processing procedures and controls.
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.
• Partner with other functional areas to optimize the workflow and resolve issues.
• Develop an understanding of SAP integration and system financial configuration.
• Work with system support area to identify and resolve system issues.
• Work with IT to integrate additional business units or company code codes and test IT changes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business or Accounting required
• 3 years prior AP experience
• Knowledge of SEC policies and procedures
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• $65,000 - $75,000/yr
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Hybrid work schedule