Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable ClerkOnsite Secaucus NJ This is temp to hire – 6 months – temp to perm possible pay:$24/hr-W2 The Accounts Payable Clerk works closely with all accounting personnel to ensure accounting functions are completed. The Accounts Payable Clerk is to be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.What You Will Do:Perform day-to-day payment transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.Generate reports detailing accounts payables status.Understand expense accounts and cost centers.Disburse petty cash by recording entries and verifying documentation.Reconcile, collect, and process monthly credit card statements.Document and process US Customs and Border Protection ( "USCBP") invoices and refunds.Report use taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.What You Bring:High School Diploma or an Associate Degree in accounting or a business-related field is preferred2+ years of experience in accounting/finance, and/or business operationMS Office – Word and ExcelKnowledge of SAP ERP accounting systems preferredGeneral knowledge of accounting and/or business operationsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilityHighly detailed planning and organization skills, multitasking, ability to set own priorities, and adaptable to a changing environmentAbility to work independently and in a team environmentExcellent communication skills (oral and written)Excellent social, customer service, and commercial skills