Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy organization in Monmouth County, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage invoice processing activities, investigate discrepancies, and maintain strong vendor communication in a high-volume setting. The role requires accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to balance daily priorities while contributing to efficient payables operations.Responsibilities:• Review and resolve invoice issues through the payables workflow to ensure timely and accurate processing.• Match related invoices to supporting documentation and purchase records using a two-way verification process.• Handle accounts payable questions from internal teams and external vendors with clear and effective communication.• Reconcile supplier statements regularly and investigate differences to maintain accurate account balances.• Examine employee expense submissions for policy compliance, proper coding, and completeness before approval.• Validate requests involving vendor banking updates and record changes in accordance with internal controls.• Research outstanding or aged payments, including check and virtual card transactions, and help drive appropriate resolution.• Upload and verify invoice allocation data to support correct distribution of costs across accounts.• Assist with additional accounts payable and administrative tasks as needed to support departmental goals.