Accounts Payable Clerk

DataFielder Inc

Accounts Payable Clerk

Parsippany, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for entering invoices and data into the PeopleSoft and Maximo systems, as well as assisting the Accounts Payable Manager as needed.

    Essential Duties

    • 25% Vouching invoices into PeopleSoft and Maximo.
    • 25% End-to-end processing of all inbound rail invoices.
    • 15% Scanning and uploading documents into Filebridge.
    • 10% Assisting upper management with tax and legal audits by providing requested documentation.
    • 10% Handling vendor and departmental inquiries via phone and email communication.
    • 5% Filing.
    • 5% Reviewing and researching vendor statements for open credits.
    • 5% Distributing incoming mail and performing other duties as assigned.
    • 5% Retrieving documents from the DataView imaging system.
    • 5% Supporting special projects as assigned.

    Level-Based Competencies

    • Adaptability
    • Building Strategic Working Relationships
    • Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
    • Stress Tolerance
    • Communication
    Technical Knowledge/Skills (Entry, Intermediate, Advanced)
    • Intermediate Excel skills.
    • Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft and Maximo.
    General Knowledge/Skills (Entry, Intermediate, Advanced)
    • Excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Strong attention to detail.
    • Ability to multitask.
    • Ability to work as a team player.

    Education and Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
    • Minimum of 2 years of accounts payable experience.

    Additional Job Description

    Summary

    This role requires an individual with high levels of accuracy and efficiency, strong organizational skills, and a sense of ownership and initiative. The ideal candidate can multitask in a high-volume environment while meeting deadlines. They must be an excellent communicator with strong analytical abilities.

    Additional Essential Duties

    • 55% Process and enter a large number of priority invoices weekly for Asphalt and Raw Materials.
    • 20% Research and follow up on inquiries related to invoice payments for plant, corporate personnel, and vendors.
    • 20% Work the unassigned queue in CartaAP to ensure timely invoice processing.
    • 5% Supporting special projects as assigned.

    Additional Competencies

    • Adaptability
    • Building Strategic Working Relationships
    • Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
    • Communication
    Technical Knowledge/Skills (Entry, Intermediate, Advanced)
    • Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft and Maximo.
    • Proficiency in Google Suite.
    General Knowledge/Skills (Entry, Intermediate, Advanced)
    • Excellent data entry skills.
    • Strong oral and written communication abilities.
    • Solid understanding of accounts payable principles.
    • Ability to multitask.
    • Team-oriented mindset.

    Education and Experience

    • 2–3 years of accounts payable experience.