Accounts Payable Associate

Atlantic Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist in Montgomery County, PA for our client, supporting day-to-day accounts payable and general accounting operations within a professional services environment. This role will process invoices and payments, maintain accurate financial records, reconcile account activity, and assist with reporting and other accounting functions.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounts payable or accounting experience, Microsoft Excel proficiency, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounts payable, accounting, or related financial operations experience is preferred.
• Understanding of accounts payable processes, vendor management, payment methods, reconciliations, and basic accounting principles is preferred.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUP functions, is required, with Great Plains or comparable ERP system experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, communication, accuracy, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment are required.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Process daily invoices and accounts payable transactions while ensuring accurate and timely entry into accounting systems.
• Payment Processing: Prepare and process payments through ACH, wire transfer, check, and corporate credit card.
• Account Reconciliations: Reconcile monthly credit card statements, obtain supporting documentation, and investigate discrepancies.
• Vendor Management: Maintain vendor records, W-9 documentation, banking information, and other required account details.
• Spend Analysis: Review expense activity and prepare spend analyses to support accounting and cash management processes.
• Accounting Support: Assist the accounting team with transaction recording, financial data maintenance, and ad hoc accounting projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Great Plains ERP

Job description

Job Overview – Accounts Payable Specialist

Compensation: $55,000–$65,000/year

Location: Montgomery County, PA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist in Montgomery County, PA for our client, supporting day-to-day accounts payable and general accounting operations within a professional services environment. This role will process invoices and payments, maintain accurate financial records, reconcile account activity, and assist with reporting and other accounting functions. The ideal candidate has previous accounts payable or accounting experience, Microsoft Excel proficiency, and strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities as the Accounts Payable Associate:

• Accounts Payable: Process daily invoices and accounts payable transactions while ensuring accurate and timely entry into accounting systems.
• Payment Processing: Prepare and process payments through ACH, wire transfer, check, and corporate credit card.
• Account Reconciliations: Reconcile monthly credit card statements, obtain supporting documentation, and investigate discrepancies.
• Vendor Management: Maintain vendor records, W-9 documentation, banking information, and other required account details.
• Spend Analysis: Review expense activity and prepare spend analyses to support accounting and cash management processes.
• Accounting Support: Assist the accounting team with transaction recording, financial data maintenance, and ad hoc accounting projects.

Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Associate:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: 1–3 years of accounts payable, accounting, or related financial operations experience is preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of accounts payable processes, vendor management, payment methods, reconciliations, and basic accounting principles is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Microsoft Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUP functions, is required, with Great Plains or comparable ERP system experience preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, communication, accuracy, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment are required.