Accounts Payable Specialist

Tranzact • Fort Lee, NJ

27d

About The Position

We are seeking a detailed-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and performing the full cycle of accounts payable functions for certain categories of invoices, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The ideal candidate will help to maintain accurate AP related financial records, and support month end close.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with vendors, other departments, and internal teams
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with other departments to resolve issues and improve processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• 3+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with NetSuite a plus

Responsibilities

• Process the full cycle of vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper coding
• Record and track prepaid and amortized expense schedules via journal entries
• Responsible for vendor onboarding process, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected, and vendors are compliant with company requirements
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries promptly
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts each month
• Assist with monthly close activities and support financial reporting
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, and other departments to improve processes and resolve issues
• Support audits by providing documentation and responding to auditor requests
• Maintain organized and accurate AP documentation in compliance with internal controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve AP processes and workflow efficiency

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription coverage)
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Accident
• Group Critical Illness
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Group Legal
• Identify Theft Protection
• Wellbeing Program
• Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required)
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Bereavement Leave
• FMLA
• ADA
• Jury Duty Leave
• Military Leave
• Parental Leave
• Adoption Leave
• Annual bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level