Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Summary

Seeking a temporary Senior Accounts Payable Specialist for a three-month assignment, who will independently manage daily accounts payable operations, resolve complex discrepancies, and ensure timely processing of invoices and payments while based in Jersey City, NJ.

Key responsibilities:

• Independently manage daily AP priorities, including invoice intake, coding, approval follow-up, and payment preparation
• Process and review invoices and expense reports for accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and vendor disputes, recommending solutions and escalating significant issues as needed

Required qualifications:

• 5-7+ years of progressive accounts payable or related accounting experience
• Strong understanding of general ledger coding, accruals, and reconciliations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and solve complex problems independently
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis
• Hands-on experience with ERP and expense systems, with a preference for Concur and Carta AP