Accounts Payable Specialist: Fast, Accurate Payments

Gold Creek Foods, LLC; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Gold Creek Foods, LLC is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to maintain financial integrity by processing vendor invoices and payments accurately in a manufacturing setting. You will work with Procurement, Receiving and Accounting to ensure timely payment and compliance with SOPs.

The role requires 2–3 years of AP or accounting experience, familiarity with ERP systems (Sage or SAP/Oracle/NetSuite), strong Excel skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment.
• Experience with Sage Accounting Software or similar ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word; familiarity with automated invoice processing systems a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
• Team-oriented with a customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume accounts payable transactions for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company policy.
• Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices (three-way matching) to validate accuracy prior to payment.
• Prepare weekly payment runs and assist with ACH/wire transfers as required.
• Review and reconcile vendor statements regularly; research and resolve discrepancies or aging balances.
• Monitor and resolve Received Not Invoiced (RNI) variances and collaborate with Procurement and Receiving teams for resolution.
• Maintain and update vendor records, including banking and contact information.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for document control and record retention.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing reconciliations and accruals as needed.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and account analyses.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance AP automation systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sage

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Gold Creek Foods, LLC is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to maintain financial integrity by processing vendor invoices and payments accurately in a manufacturing setting. You will work with Procurement, Receiving and Accounting to ensure timely payment and compliance with SOPs.

The role requires 2–3 years of AP or accounting experience, familiarity with ERP systems (Sage or SAP/Oracle/NetSuite), strong Excel skills, and meticulous attention to detail.