Description We are in search of an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team located in Jersey City, New Jersey. This role will primarily focus on managing the processing and payment of invoices, maintaining records of transactions, and interacting with vendors to address billing issues. This position is a contract role and will not transition into permanent employment. Responsibilities: • Ensure timely processing and payment of all supplier invoices. • Maintain a comprehensive record of all transactions, organize invoices, and maintain a filing system for important documents. • Regularly interact with vendors to reconcile billing issues, discrepancies, or to set up payment plans. • Ensure all financial transactions are compliant with relevant financial laws, regulations, and company policies. • Prepare accounts payable reports and statements, and other financial reports related to expenditures. • Review purchase orders, track expenses, and provide insights into cost-saving opportunities. • Provide necessary data and documents during internal or external audits. • Manage vendor contracts, agreements, and details of the services offered, and amounts due. • Continually assess and refine processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and productivity within the accounts payable department. • Utilize and maintain accounting software systems to streamline operations. Skills: • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems, Great Plains (GPAC), IBM AS/400, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Microsoft Excel • Knowledge of Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Check Processing, Data Entry, Discrepancy handling. Requirements • Proficient in Accounting Software Systems • Experience with Great Plains (GPAC) is required • Familiarity with IBM AS/400 system • Skilled in using JD Edwards EnterpriseOne • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel • Understanding of Accounting Functions • Experience in Accounts Payable (AP) operations • Familiarity with Check Processing procedures • Proficiency in Data Entry tasks • Ability to identify and resolve Discrepancies effectively Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .