Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Parsippany, New Jersey. In this role, you will manage customer payments, resolve inquiries, and ensure accurate processing of transactions. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a growing organization in the energy and natural resources sector while utilizing your expertise in accounts payable.

Responsibilities :

Manage customer payment inquiries, providing timely and accurate resolutions.

Escalate unresolved issues and track them until they are fully resolved.

Serve as the backup for the daily customer bank draft process, including sending notifications and applying remittances.

Perform monthly reconciliations for provisional customer accounts.

Collaborate with customer service, billing, and other departments to address invoice-related concerns.

Apply prepayments accurately to customer accounts.

Conduct thorough reconciliations of customer accounts, including preparing statements.

Review customer balances and address discrepancies as directed by the supervisor.

Assist in special projects and fulfill audit requests as needed.

Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.

Minimum of five years of experience in accounts receivable or a related field.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.

Familiarity with SAP systems is preferred.

Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.

Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Experience in accounts payable processes is highly desirable.