Accounts Payable Specialist

GHJ
  • Atlanta, GA
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

    A growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring smooth and accurate financial operations.

    The Accounts Payable Specialist will support full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, payment preparation, vendor reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements while working closely with the accounting and finance teams.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Process full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing.

    • Review invoices for accuracy, proper approvals, and supporting documentation.

    • Prepare vendor payments through ACH, checks, and wire transfers.

    • Reconcile vendor statements and research invoice or payment discrepancies.

    • Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9 forms and payment information.

    • Respond to vendor inquiries and collaborate with internal departments to resolve outstanding issues.

    • Assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, and AP reporting.

    • Monitor outstanding invoices and payment schedules to ensure timely payments.

    • Support audits and identify opportunities to improve AP processes and efficiency.

    Qualifications

    • 2+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience preferred.

    • Strong understanding of full-cycle AP processes and general accounting principles.

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.

    • Experience with invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, and payment processing.

    • Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.

    • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with vendors and internal teams.

    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

    Why Join?

    • Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and in-person collaboration.

    • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across accounts payable and accounting operations.

    • Collaborative, supportive team environment.

    • Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and develop accounting expertise.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAtlanta, GA

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Code Reviewsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Payment Processingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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