<p>We are looking for an AP Analyst to support high-volume accounts payable operations for an organization in Monmouth County, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing invoice activity, payment processing, and vendor communication in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, coordinate approvals, and support timely resolution of invoice and credit issues across stores and vendor accounts.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage invoice intake from system-based and manual sources, verify completeness, and route items for proper approval before payment or store billing is finalized.</p><p>• Process a large volume of store credits and payment requests accurately and within expected timelines, while ensuring vendors are notified of applicable credit activity.</p><p>• Partner with merchandising leaders to resolve disputed, rejected, or pending invoices and secure the approvals needed to move transactions forward.</p><p>• Monitor daily credit and request activity, maintaining organized tracking to support timely follow-up and issue resolution.</p><p>• Coordinate with the IT team to identify and address system-related issues affecting accounts payable workflows and transaction processing.</p><p>• Respond promptly to questions from store operators and vendors, providing attentive support and helping maintain strong working relationships.</p><p>• Obtain and review monthly vendor statements, reconcile outstanding items, and follow up on open balances to support on-time payment.</p><p>• Maintain weekly and monthly tracking of vendor invoices, research account discrepancies, and assist with vendor audit requests as needed.</p><p>• Support recurring payment cycles and contribute to month-end close activities by helping document open invoices and expense accrual information.</p>