Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Title: Accounts Payable Analyst

Type: Temp

Duration: 4 to 6 months to start

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Jersey City NJ - Hybrid

Pay Rate: $38/hour

About the Role

In this role, you will report to the Director, Vendor Maintenance and be responsible for maintaining accurate vendor payment master data for various entities. Specifically, your focus will be on all aspects of vendor banking instruction maintenance to ensure protection of assets from fraudulent payments while maintaining the integrity of our vendor master data. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounts payable vendor management, along with experience working with bank account verification systems and risk reporting systems such as OFAC Reporting System (ORS).

Job Responsibilities

• Perform Workday ERP system entry of vendor banking instructions for all electronic payment methods both domestic and international.
• Research and resolve more complex vendor setups related to international markets, certain insurance claim payees within multiple party relationships, or relating to existing vendor updates resulting from mergers and acquisitions.
• Research and verify vendor banking instructions through online verification system checks and vendor callbacks for independent verbal confirmations.
• Perform sanction screening for all new vendors to protect the company from agreements with any prohibited vendors based on applicable screening systems.
• Perform vendor master maintenance based on results of ongoing vendor risk screening and vendor bank account updates including set up, changes, deactivations, payment holds and all related supporting documentation.
• Partner with Treasury for regular bank record cleanups to assure alignment between teams.
• Apply knowledge of fraud protection measures to protect from fraudulent payment while maintaining the integrity of our vendor master database.
• Monitor and help evaluate vendor payment methods.
• Research and provide information in response to requests from leadership.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the vendor management area of accounts payable.
• Understand 1099 reporting principles and W9 forms.
• Effectively connect with vendors, banks and internal customers effectively to achieve results and remove bottlenecks.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are in accordance with SOX documents.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 2+ years specializing in AP, vendor management or related experience.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Workday ERP preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to follow procedures and structured workflow, skills in data analysis, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and research.
• Demonstrates commitment to maintaining quality standards with a proactive and ownership-driven approach to tasks.
• Excellent work ethic to drive proactive and continuous learning.

Pay: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jersey City, NJ 07302