Accounts Payable Specialist

Client: Growing luxury design and manufacturing company Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Salary: 30-33 per hour + overtime eligibility Location: Union, NJ Onsite, with one remote day after 90 days Job Description: A growing luxury design and manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team. This is a high-volume AP role supporting invoice processing, three-way matching, vendor communication, reconciliations, and payment activity. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on accounts payable experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment. The team processes approximately 400-500 invoices per week across three employees, so strong organization, attention to detail, and comfort with volume are essential. Responsibilities Process and code vendor invoices accurately and efficiently. Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation. Review freight and shipping-related invoices. Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies. Communicate directly with vendors regarding invoice and payment questions. Coordinate with purchasing and warehouse teams to resolve pricing or quantity discrepancies. Serve as backup to the lead AP team member for ACH payments, checks, wires, and other payment activity. Assist with Positive Pay and payment controls. Maintain and organize AP email correspondence and documentation. Support additional vendor and expense analysis as needed. Assist with other accounting projects and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Four or more years of accounts payable experience preferred. Strong high-volume AP experience. Three-way matching experience is required. Experience supporting a manufacturing, consumer products, or other product-based business is strongly preferred. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs. 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