Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily invoice and payment operations for a busy accounting team in Atlanta, Georgia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in reviewing financial documents, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-moving environment. The person in this role will help keep vendor accounts accurate, payments on schedule, and month-end activities well organized.

Responsibilities:

- Manage a high volume of incoming invoices by reviewing, entering, and tracking them with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.

- Verify that each invoice includes the correct approvals, general ledger coding, and required backup before processing.

- Compare invoices against purchase orders and receiving records when applicable to confirm billing validity.

- Coordinate weekly payment activity, including check runs, ACH transactions, wire payments, and other approved disbursement methods.

- Maintain vendor files and update supporting records such as tax documentation to ensure information remains complete and current.

- Reconcile vendor statements, investigate account differences, and work through outstanding issues to resolution.

- Respond to supplier questions related to payment timing, invoice status, and account balances in a thorough and attentive manner.

- Contribute to month-end and year-end close tasks by assisting with accruals, reconciliations, and other accounts payable reporting needs.

- Review aging reports and follow up on open items to help ensure obligations are paid within expected time frames.

- Process employee expense submissions in line with company guidelines and provide audit support by preparing requested documentation. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

- Practical experience with invoice coding, accounts payable processing, and payment execution.

- Familiarity with ACH payments, check runs, and standard vendor disbursement procedures.

- Ability to reconcile statements, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues with a high degree of accuracy.

- Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.

- Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal business partners.

- Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used to track invoices, payments, and reconciliations.

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