Willis Towers Watson
Accounts Payable Specialist
Posted on Feb 2 Fort Lee, NJ 586 views
We are currently searching for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounts payable team to help process, track and analyze full-cycle AP processing in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The candidate will be responsible for executing a variety of AP procedures, including processing large volumes of incoming vendor invoices, coding invoices, requesting approvals and maintaining good relationship with our valued suppliers.
• Request and follow up on invoice approvals
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Manage AP workflow by developing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets
• Prepare and process payment runs (e.g., checks, wire transfers, ACH)
• Assist in managing vendor relationships, including responding to inquiries and reconciling statements
• Collect contracts and follow the protocol of setting up new vendors in the accounting system
• Support cash projections by vendor to ensure adequate cash flow planning
• Being able to build requested reports in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other advanced functions
• Communicate effectively with vendors, stakeholders, and internal teams to resolve accounting issues
• Ensure that all incoming invoices are submitted, coded and approved on time
• Prepare journal entries according to the manager’s request
• Perform other duties as required to support Accounts Payable department
• Knowledge of accounting and accounts payable practices
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Well-organized and detail-oriented skills
• Oracle or Ariba experience is a plus
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of relevant software including MS Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with different business stakeholders, clients and teams
• 1+ years of relevant accounts payable experience
TRANZACT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
The specific responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist include:
• Accurately review, code and process vendor invoices• Request and follow up on invoice approvals
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Manage AP workflow by developing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets
• Prepare and process payment runs (e.g., checks, wire transfers, ACH)
• Assist in managing vendor relationships, including responding to inquiries and reconciling statements
• Collect contracts and follow the protocol of setting up new vendors in the accounting system
• Support cash projections by vendor to ensure adequate cash flow planning
• Being able to build requested reports in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other advanced functions
• Communicate effectively with vendors, stakeholders, and internal teams to resolve accounting issues
• Ensure that all incoming invoices are submitted, coded and approved on time
• Prepare journal entries according to the manager’s request
• Perform other duties as required to support Accounts Payable department
What you need to be successful:
• Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting• Knowledge of accounting and accounts payable practices
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Well-organized and detail-oriented skills
• Oracle or Ariba experience is a plus
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of relevant software including MS Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with different business stakeholders, clients and teams
• 1+ years of relevant accounts payable experience
TRANZACT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
