Accounts Payable Specialist - Detail-Oriented, Onsite

Focus People; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus People is seeking an experienced Accounting Assistant II to support day-to-day accounts payable operations in a busy professional office. This full-time temporary role pays $20.00 per hour and runs 40 hours per week, onsite, for an expected 6-month term with potential extension.

The ideal candidate will handle AP tasks, vendor inquiries, and month-end close activities while maintaining accurate financial records and adhering to GAAP policies.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet at least one of the listed qualification combinations.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure accurate, timely payment
• Review and reconcile vendor statements
• Research and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions
• Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable
• Communicate with internal departments regarding invoice and payment questions
• Assist with additional accounting and fiscal tasks as needed
• Maintain organized financial documentation and records
• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Adhere to GAAP and applicable statutory policies and procedures

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

Vendor statement reconciliation

GAAP knowledge

PeopleSoft experience

TeamWorks Financials experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field

Associate degree in business, accounting, finance

High school diploma or GED

Financial Operations Generalist 2 level experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Focus People is seeking an experienced Accounting Assistant II to support day-to-day accounts payable operations in a busy professional office. This full-time temporary role pays $20.00 per hour and runs 40 hours per week, onsite, for an expected 6-month term with potential extension.

The ideal candidate will handle AP tasks, vendor inquiries, and month-end close activities while maintaining accurate financial records and adhering to GAAP policies.