Accounts Payable Accountant

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta is seeking an accounting professional to manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including month-end close and escheatment administration. The role supports Workday AP and 1099 reporting, with a hybrid work option.

The position requires 1–2 years of AP experience and an accounting/finance degree. Candidates should be detail-oriented with strong communication and customer service skills, located near Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications

• Associates or college degree in accounting or finance; 1–2 years AP experience.
• Experience with Workday is a plus.
• Must reside within commuting distance of the Atlanta office.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, validates, and processes invoices, employee disbursements, check requests, and travel advances per policies.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations for accounts payable and other assigned accounts.
• Assists with month-end close processes and journal entries.
• Supports annual 1099 reporting and IRS data validation.
• Maintains escheatment processes and handles vendor inquiries and disputes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Workday

Job description

Compensation Grade: 06

BASIC PURPOSE

Ensure accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with Bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Research and resolve payment-related inquiries while providing exceptional customer service to employees, vendors, and internal customers. Support the Accounting team through accounts payable operations, month-end close activities, escheatment administration, and other assigned accounting functions. This role provides exposure to a broad range of accounting processes beyond traditional accounts payable responsibilities and offers opportunities to develop accounting knowledge and technical skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reviews, validates, and processes invoices, employee disbursements, check requests, and travel advances in accordance with Bank policies and procedures.
• Verifies supporting documentation, approvals, and account coding to ensure accurate and timely payment processing.
• Assists accounting team with monthly close process/journal entries.
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations for accounts payable and other assigned accounts, including researching, documenting, and resolving reconciling items.
• Assists with annual form 1099 reporting, including compliance with IRS reporting requirements, data validation, and distribution of tax documents.
• Monitors, maintains and updates the escheatment process.
• Serves as point of contact for the Workday Accounts Payable module.
• Supports system maintenance by assisting the Senior Workday Administrator with validating semi-annual Workday releases for AP related enhancements.
• Reviews and processes employee expense reports in Workday in accordance with the Bank’s Travel and Entertainment (T&E) Policy and established approval requirements.
• Maintains vendor payment terms and supports payment administration activities to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of funds.
• Researches and resolves payment exceptions and escalates issues as appropriate.
• Ensures all accounts payable activities are performed in compliance with applicable Bank policies, procedures, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Electronically maintains accounts payable files.
• Prepares records and files for movement to offsite storage and maintains offsite destruction records when needed.
• Provides assistance to vendors and various departments to research payment of invoices, and other related accounts payable documents.
• Conducts timely research and resolves vendor disputes and follows-up on items regarding any vendor invoice.
• Determines the need for, and requests issuance of “stop payments” on checks as necessary.
• Assists with special projects, including audit requests/documentation.
• Prepare billing statements for accounts receivable.
• Identifies and flags fringe transactions.
• Identifies prepayments and sets up prepaid schedules for invoices to be amortized.
• Prepares and processes manual wires.
• Generates and distributes the daily financial statement.
• Performs other functions as directed by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Must be detailed oriented, have excellent communication skills and ensure compliance with policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

An associates or college degree in accounting or finance and one to two years of accounts payable experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. Accounting degree or pursuing an accounting degree is a plus. Experience processing invoices and expenses in Workday is a plus.

WORK LOCATION

This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Atlanta, GA office. This position may not be filled in New Jersey, either in-person or remotely.

WORK SCHEDULE

Onsite with an opportunity to work remote partially.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

FHLBank Atlanta is committed to recruiting uniquely talented and innovative individuals who have the vision, skills, background, and desire to succeed in a challenging environment. Whether you're at the beginning of your career or making a career change, the Bank offers a number of rewarding opportunities. In addition to an excellent work environment, the Bank offers its employees a flexible, highly competitive benefits package. For more information, please download our Summary of Benefits.