Our Bergen County client is seeking a detailed- oriented and experienced Senior Accounts Payable/Staff Accountant to join our accounting team.

If you have a strong background in accounts payable functions, with proven ability to manage accurate and timely payment of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and improving AP workflows, this role can be a great fit.

The Specific Responsibilities Include

• Assist in managing end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, coding, approvals, and payment processing
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of vendor invoices in the accounting system
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, addressing and resolving payment discrepancies, and responding to inquiries promptly
• Manage the vendor onboarding process, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected, and vendors are compliant with company requirements
• Accurately assign general ledger codes to invoices, ensuring proper expense classification
• Collect accrual estimates from the vendors for the month-end-close
• Monitor AP aging and ensure timely payments in accordance with terms
• Prepare and analyze AP-related financial reports to support management in decision making.
• Support preparation of internal financial reports and assist with audits
• Ensure AP activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal financial controls.
• Assist in month end close activities, including journal entries and accruals
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including AP, Credit cards expenses
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and other departments on financial processes 

Compensation
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $65,000 to $75,000 USD per year.
This role is also eligible to participate in the annual bonus program.

Company Benefits

•  Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
•  Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave)
•  Retirement Benefits: Savings Plan with annual nonelective company contribution.

Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in accounting
•  Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze financial data
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•  Experience working with Oracle or NetSuite a plus
•  Ability to independently troubleshoot payment and invoice discrepancies and provide resolution
•  Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with vendors, other departments, and internal teams
•  Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with other departments to resolve issues and improve processes
•  Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
•  3+ years of accounts payable experience

Compensation: 65000 -75000