Accounts Payable Representative

Client Overview: Our client is a well-established luxury retail organization with a strong reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and exceptional customer experience. The company operates in a fast-paced environment and values accuracy, collaboration, and operational excellence across its business functions.**This role is hybrid in Whippany, NJ.Role Overview: The Accounts Payable Representative will support the day-to-day accounts payable function, ensuring invoices are reviewed, entered, and processed accurately and in accordance with established payment terms. This individual will maintain organized financial records, assist with account reconciliations and month-end activities, and serve as a point of contact for internal departments and external vendors regarding payment-related questions and discrepancies.Accounts Payable Representative Responsibilities:Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation.Enter and process invoices into the accounting system, ensuring payments are handled within established deadlines.Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, missing information, and documentation issues.Communicate with vendors and internal departments to address payment questions and resolve outstanding issues.Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal business partners and external vendors.Respond to accounts payable inquiries in a timely and professional manner.Provide support during month-end closing activities.Assist with internal and external accounts payable audits by gathering and maintaining necessary documentation.Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date financial records in accordance with company procedures.Provide coverage for other accounts payable team members as needed.Support additional projects and departmental initiatives as assigned by management.Accounts Payable Representative Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED required.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with advanced Excel capabilities preferred.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.Ability to manage responsibilities independently while also working effectively within a team.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.