Accounts Payable Specialist

GHJ Search and Staffing; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Hands-on AP experience

Collaborative team environment

Process improvements

Job summary

GHJ Search and Staffing, the recruitment division of GHJ, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team on a hybrid schedule. You will support full-cycle AP, vendor relationships, and contribute to month-end close and process improvements.

This role offers collaboration with the accounting and finance teams, opportunities to streamline AP processes, and hands-on experience across AP operations in a growing firm.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Excel

ERP systems

Invoice processing

Vendor reconciliations

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

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.

$55,000 - $65,000 a year