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Crossfire Consulting lists this Accounts Payable Analyst - In office on Thursdays opportunity in newark, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Accounts Payable Analyst
Contract Length: 2-year assignment Location: Newark, NJ Work Setup: Hybrid – In office one day per week on Thursday
Join a professional finance environment as an Accounts Payable Analyst, supporting the complete invoice processing and payment cycle. This role focuses on accurate and timely payments, audit readiness, vendor and client support, process improvement, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control compliance.
Accounts Payable Analyst Responsibilities
Review invoices to ensure accuracy and consistency with check requests and process invoices accurately and on time.
Investigate discrepancies and take appropriate action to ensure timely resolution.
Resolve complex invoice payment issues and support clients with special payment situations.
Follow up with vendors and clients regarding accounts payable issues.
Perform payment proposals while meeting all payroll deadlines and cutoffs and monitoring client change and hold requests.
Void and cancel checks and perform EFT bank request validations.
Provide third-party audit support and maintain organized, auditable files, including document scanning.
Deliver ad hoc reporting and prepare/review monthly check cancellation reports.
Perform monthly quality control reviews for third-party teams and other required audit reporting.
Review processes and procedures, recommend appropriate changes, and update process flows and documentation.
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley key and non-key controls.
Accounts Payable Analyst Qualifications – Required
High School Graduate with some accounting background.
5 Years accounts payable experience with specific emphasis on processing invoices.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Superior customer service and communication skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Initiative; teamwork, problem solving, planning and organizational ability.
Attention to detail.
PC/LAN skills and an understanding of systems.
Proven level of professionalism with internal and external clients.
Knowledge of SAP and FI accounting rules as they relate to invoice processing.
Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.
Accounts Payable Analyst Qualifications – Desired
BA/BS - Business or Accounting
Experience with SAP/FI systems
Accounts Payable certification
Basic knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley requirements
This Accounts Payable Analyst opportunity is well suited for an experienced AP professional who can manage complex invoice processing, payment operations, SAP/FI workflows, audit support, and vendor relationships in a detail-oriented environment.
We look forward to reviewing your application! IND123
Worksite address
newark, NJ, 07175, US
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