Accounts Payable Specialist

A client of 6 Degrees Group is hiring for an Accounts Payable Specialist in Marietta, GA.Our client is an established company with a corporate office and multiple branch locations, and they need an experienced AP pro to support the team through mid-2027. This is a contract role running through June 2027, with about two months of hands-on training up front and a chance to extend if business needs call for it.

Youd be the link between corporate and branch AP, keeping invoices, vendor payments, and month-end support on track. Its a hybrid schedule with two days a week in the office, so a dedicated home workspace is a must for the remote days.

Responsibilities:

• Review invoices for proper documentation and approval before payment
• Prepare garnishment checks and payroll deductions from payroll reports and employee card purchases
• Serve as the go-to contact between corporate and branch AP, and resolve vendor questions and discrepancies
• Support monthly close with account analyses, and keep AP reports, spreadsheets, and files up to date

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree in Accounting or a related field preferred)
• 3 to 5 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and comfortable with accounting software and ERP systems
• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong communication skills and flexibility for occasional overtime at month-end and year-end