Senior AP Specialist - Finance

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for performing the more complex and time sensitive accounts payable transactions and reporting.

• Responsible for supporting AP functions including front end scanning, invoice entry, payment processing, reconciliation of AP balances in the GL and travel expense reimbursements.
• Add, review, and maintain Vendor files for accuracy and compliance with County policy and IRS regulations.
• Reconcile and research vendor statements to ensure accounts remain in good standing.
• Analyze and maintain outstanding checks to reduce the number of checks submitted to State for annual required Negative Holder Report.
• Prepare and issue 1099‑MISC and 1099‑NEC annually to vendors and file required reports with IRS.
• Prepare recurring and quarterly payments to various vendors as approved in the annual budget.
• Review accounts payable check discrepancy reports and ensure corrections are completed timely including void and reissue of checks.
• Resolve issues, serve as a resource in troubleshooting complex matters and ensure that problems are responded to in a timely manner.
• Provide support for all payable transactions including wires, ACH transfers, and book transfers.
• Provide audit support on all annual financial audit requests as related to Accounts Payable.
• Reviews reports and activity related to job tasks, including updates to the Accounting Manager regarding missing items or known issues.
• Greets the general public conducting business with Finance.
• Assists in answering the Finance main phone line.
• Tracks and updates Finance procedures related to Accounts Payable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia.

Starting Salary - $47,974.04

To Apply - Fayette County, GA