Staff Accountant, AP (Hybrid - Princeton, NJ)

Princeton University Press (PUP), one of the top academic publishers, seeks an analytical, quantitatively oriented professional to join the Accounting and Finance team for a global organization of about 150 employees as a Staff Accountant focused on AP coordination. Reporting to the Team Lead, this role is responsible for the preparation, verification, account distribution and payment of invoices and employee expense reports. The successful incumbent must be process, deadline and detail driven, and be comfortable working in a mission driven environment while being self-motivated. Must also possess the ability to interact with a diversity of individuals, work independently, maintain confidentiality, and the desire to take on new challenges. This is a full-time position based at PUP’s Princeton office, located on the University campus, with comprehensive and industry-leading benefits that include a focus on wellness. While a hybrid schedule can be supported, the role requires at least 3 days a week in the office. Core Responsibilities: Processing invoices, distributing them for approval, and entering them in Microsoft Dynamics 365BC Accounts Payable System for both our US and UK offices. Process payment runs as necessary (typically twice a month). Set up wire transfers and ACH payments as needed. Scan and save all invoices and supporting documentation upon payment. Reconcile corporate card statements with expense reports and process relevant payments. Ensure all invoices are paid by periodic checking of vendor statements. Deposits miscellaneous accounts receivable checks into bank account and prepare journal entries to post cash to correct account (JE 400). Contact vendors to resolve problems including researching returned payments for authors. Scan and distribute physical mail for the accounting team. Assists with account reconciliations and journal entries as needed. Assists with audit requests as needed. Where applicable, collaborates with Controller to identify areas to improve workflow processes, improve documentation, and implementation of improvements. Actively support an inclusive environment to foster a sense of belonging for colleagues.