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Accounts Payable Specialist

TRANZACT
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Fort Lee, NJ, US

Salary

$50,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance
Flexible Spending Account

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  • TRANZACT is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their accounting team, focusing on the full cycle of accounts payable functions for various invoices.
  • The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least 3 years of accounts payable or accounting experience.
  • Responsibilities include processing vendor invoices, managing vendor onboarding, and reconciling balance sheet accounts, while collaborating with other departments to improve processes.
  • The base salary for this position starts at $50,000 and may vary based on experience, with eligibility for an annual bonus program.
  • TRANZACT offers a competitive benefits package, including health and welfare benefits, paid time off, and various leave benefits.

TRANZACT is a leading direct-to-consumer insurance services business, specializing in the distribution of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and Life & Supplemental insurance policies.  Our focus is on leveraging our highly skilled team of over 3,000 professionals to deliver innovative solutions for our insurance carrier partners and provide consumers with a best-in-class experience. 

 

We work with some of America’s largest insurance brands to attract, educate and connect with consumers.  Our diverse team of analysts, writers, engineers, designers, business leads, data scientists and sales professionals all work together to create thoughtful, data-driven and effective marketing, technology, sales and servicing strategies.  These efforts have resulted in TRANZACT earning recognition and winning awards from some of the biggest names in the industry.

 

When you become part of TRANZACT, you join a team of passionate people who push for excellence, follow through on commitments, and love to succeed together.  Our culture rests on a simple principle – “Be Real” – that means being genuine, keeping your word, and having the courage to make tough decisions.  Our “Be Real” values resonate and are meaningful to us.  We are entrepreneurial, fast paced and empower our people.  We know how to make things happen and know that our people are always the source of our success.

How the Position Works

We are seeking a detailed-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and performing the full cycle of accounts payable functions for certain categories of invoices, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The ideal candidate will help to maintain accurate AP related financial records, and support month end close

 

The specific responsibilities include

  • Process the full cycle of vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper coding
  • Record and track prepaid and amortized expense schedules via journal entries
  • Responsible for vendor onboarding process, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected, and vendors are compliant with company requirements
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries promptly
  • Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts each month
  • Assist with monthly close activities and support financial reporting
  • Partner with Procurement, Finance, and other departments to improve processes and resolve issues
  • Support audits by providing documentation and responding to auditor requests
  • Maintain organized and accurate AP documentation in compliance with internal controls
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve AP processes and workflow efficiency

 

What you need to be successful

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working with NetSuite a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with vendors, other departments, and internal teams
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with other departments to resolve issues and improve processes
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • 3+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience

 

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.

 

Compensation

The base salary compensation being offered for this role is $50,000 and above based on experience.

This role is also eligible to participate in the annual bonus program.

 

Company Benefits

TRANZACT provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

  • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
  • Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave)

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




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