Accounts Payable Representative
Job Type: Temporary (6-Month Assignment)
Pay Rate: $20-21.25/hour
Location: Valhalla, NY | On-site (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm)
Job Overview
Madison Approach Staffing is recruiting for an Accounts Payable Representative for our client's Finance department. Our client is a large healthcare organization seeking an experienced A/P professional to process invoices, manage vendor payments, and maintain accurate financial records. This role ensures all company expenses are paid accurately and on time while managing vendor relationships for assigned accounts. The ideal candidate has full-cycle accounts payable experience, strong Excel proficiency, attention to detail, and ability to work independently on high-volume invoice processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Review all invoices for appropriate documentation, contract compliance, and approvals
- Code invoices to correct cost center and general ledger accounts
- Match purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents
- Prepare and process checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain accurate A/P records and filing systems including electronic scanning of invoices
- Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payments and account status
- Manage payment plan schedules with vendors as needed
- Assist with month-end closing and financial reporting
- Monitor payment schedules to ensure timely payments
- Enter financial data into accounting software
- Support audits by providing requested documentation
- Collaborate with Supply Chain Buyers and Receiving to resolve invoice and PO discrepancies
- Participate in system testing and development
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience: 3+ years full-cycle accounts payable experience preferred
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook (required)
- Data Entry: Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data entry skills
- Organization: Good organization and time-management abilities
- Communication: Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively and develop strong vendor relationships
- Financial Software: Ability to enter data and work with accounting software systems
Preferred Skills & Experience
- INFOR ERP system experience
- Healthcare accounts payable experience
- Three-way matching experience (PO, invoice, receipt)
- Vendor reconciliation experience
- Month-end close support experience
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