Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

Industry: Distribution

Location : Collingswood, NJ

Assignment Type: Contract

Hybrid/On-site? Hybrid – In office only 1-2 days per week

Hours: 8:30 - 5:30 / 8:00 – 5:00 they have some flexibility

Pay Rate? $34.00 – $40.00/hr.

Work Schedule: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Overview

An Addison Group client is looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Analyst . This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys investigative work — digging into aging reports, tracking down payment discrepancies, and bringing order to a backlog.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and audit AP aging reports to identify invoices outstanding 90+ days
• Investigate root causes of unresolved items, such as incorrect payment coding, payments issued but not cleared, missing payments, or duplicates
• Reconcile payment records against bank statements and vendor accounts to confirm payment status
• Communicate with vendors to verify balances, confirm remittance details, and resolve discrepancies
• Correct payment coding errors within the accounting system
• Process stop payments and check reissues in accordance with internal approval procedures
• Determine which items qualify for escheatment under applicable state unclaimed property laws
• Maintain clear documentation for each resolved item, including research notes and vendor communication history
• Summarize project outcomes and provide reporting to finance leadership upon completion

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience, including reconciliation and aging report management
• Hands-on QuickBooks experience
• Experience with escheatment/unclaimed property reporting and compliance
• Strong vendor communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and strong documentation habits
• Ability to work independently on project-based initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Experience with additional ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Sage)
• Prior experience on a dedicated AP cleanup or audit project
• Familiarity with state-specific escheatment deadlines and filing requirements

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.