Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payables operations for a team based in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong invoice processing experience, accuracy in account coding, and a service-minded approach to vendor support. The position focuses on maintaining timely payment activity, keeping records organized, and helping ensure financial transactions are handled efficiently and correctly.

Responsibilities:
• Process a high volume of vendor invoices with close attention to accuracy, completeness, and established timelines.
• Review and assign proper general ledger coding to invoices before submitting items for payment.
• Maintain vendor records, respond to payment-related questions, and assist with resolving discrepancies in billing or account details.
• Prepare and support check run activities to help ensure approved payments are issued on schedule.
• Enter accounts payable data into JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and verify that transaction details are recorded correctly.
• Reconcile invoice information against supporting documentation and follow up on missing approvals or unmatched items.
• Monitor open payables and coordinate with internal teams to address exceptions that could delay payment processing.• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice entry and payment processing.
• Working knowledge of account coding principles and general ledger allocation.
• Ability to code invoices accurately and manage detailed transactional data.
• Experience supporting check runs and routine payment cycles.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne in an accounts payable environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.