Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily payables operations for a growing accounting team in Roswell, Georgia. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who works accurately in a fast-paced environment, keeps financial records organized, and communicates well with vendors and internal partners. The person in this role will help ensure invoices are reviewed, payments are issued on schedule, and account activity is properly reconciled.

Success in this position will come from strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and prior experience handling high-volume accounts payable tasks.

Responsibilities:

- Enter and review vendor invoices with a high degree of accuracy to support timely payment processing.

- Validate invoice details against purchase orders and receiving records before submitting items for payment.

- Examine documentation for approvals, general ledger coding, and completeness to ensure transactions meet company standards.

- Coordinate weekly payment activity, including check runs, ACH transactions, and wire transfers.

- Reconcile vendor statements, research inconsistencies, and resolve outstanding payment issues in a timely manner.

- Serve as a point of contact for supplier questions and collaborate with internal teams to address invoice and payment concerns.

- Maintain up-to-date vendor files, including tax forms and payment setup information, with strong attention to record accuracy.

- Support month-end close by assisting with accruals, account reconciliations, and other accounts payable reporting needs.

- Monitor incoming accounts payable communications and route invoices or requests to the appropriate stakeholders.

- Provide documentation for audits and follow established controls, policies, and compliance requirements across payables processes. Requirements - 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

- Working knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, and full-cycle accounts payable procedures.

- Experience handling electronic payments, including ACH processing, as well as check runs and wire activity.

- Ability to perform reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and follow through on issue resolution.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume workloads and shifting priorities.

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

- Proficiency with accounting systems or ERP platforms, including experience with QAD or similar software.

- Solid attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, documentation, and process compliance.

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