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Accounts Payable Clerk
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Newark, New Jersey. This is a long-term contract position, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a non-profit organization. The right candidate will ensure the seamless processing of vendor invoices, maintain accurate financial records, and support daily payment operations. Responsibilities include: Review and route invoices to the appropriate department accountant for allocation, coding, and approval. Verify check requests, confirm approver details, and apply date stamps to ensure proper documentation. Enter vendor invoices into the system after receiving the appropriate coding from the accountant. Reconcile, edit, and approve daily transaction batches before posting them into the system. Generate and issue checks according to established payment guidelines once invoices are selected for payment. Print financial reports and prepare payments on a daily basis. Conduct monthly reconciliations of vendor accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable files in compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards. Verify vendor invoices daily to confirm accuracy and authorization prior to payment processing. Requirements: Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar role. Proficiency in invoice processing, including coding and check runs. Strong understanding of accounts payable systems and procedures. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of transactions. Organizational skills to maintain accurate financial records and files. Familiarity with reconciliation processes for vendor accounts. Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and vendors.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Newark, New Jersey. This is a long-term contract position, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a non-profit organization. The right candidate will ensure the seamless processing of vendor invoices, maintain accurate financial records, and support daily payment operations. Responsibilities include: Review and route invoices to the appropriate department accountant for allocation, coding, and approval. Verify check requests, confirm approver details, and apply date stamps to ensure proper documentation. Enter vendor invoices into the system after receiving the appropriate coding from the accountant. Reconcile, edit, and approve daily transaction batches before posting them into the system. Generate and issue checks according to established payment guidelines once invoices are selected for payment. Print financial reports and prepare payments on a daily basis. Conduct monthly reconciliations of vendor accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable files in compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards. Verify vendor invoices daily to confirm accuracy and authorization prior to payment processing. Requirements: Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar role. Proficiency in invoice processing, including coding and check runs. Strong understanding of accounts payable systems and procedures. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of transactions. Organizational skills to maintain accurate financial records and files. Familiarity with reconciliation processes for vendor accounts. Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and vendors.