Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client, a well-known personal care product company based in Manhattan, is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. This is a temp role, and the successful candidate will have at least 1 year of AP experience & be immediately available to start a new role.

Client Details

Well-known personal care product company based in Manhattan. This role is 4 days per week in office, and offers a chance for someone with 1+ year of AP experience a chance to work in a collaborative department at a stable retail company.

Description

This role will involve:

• Review and process vendor invoices in NetSuite, ensuring accuracy and proper approvals in alignment with company policies.
• Manage invoice workflows and perform 3-way matching for purchase orders and receipts.
• Process payment runs (ACH and Wire Transfers) in Coupa twice a week.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Partner with Procurement to facilitate vendor onboarding, including conducting vendor verification calls.
• Monitor the AP inbox and respond to internal and external inquiries related to invoices, payments, and purchase orders.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including AP accruals and account reconciliations.
• Identify and support opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Special projects as assigned.

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong understanding of AP best practices and internal controls
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of ownership; deadline driven; able to work independently with minimal supervision

Job Offer

Very competitive compensation & benefits package!

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