Accounts Payable Specialist II - Public Sector

Focus People; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus People seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist II for a large public-sector organization in Marietta, GA. This onsite role focuses on processing invoices, PO matching, vendor payments, and extensive Excel work.

You will manage Excel spreadsheets, resolve discrepancies, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors daily. A two-year AP background and familiarity with Workday Financials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of recent, hands-on Accounts Payable experience
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, purchase orders, vendor payments, and discrepancy resolution
• Strong Excel skills — PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, sorting/filtering and data validation
• Hands-on experience with PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Experience working with spreadsheets containing large amounts of financial data
• Workday Financials experience
• Recent accounting experience with the State of Georgia or another government organization preferred
• Experience processing a high volume of invoices and vendor payments
• Experience researching complex AP discrepancies rather than simply entering invoices

Responsibilities

• Review purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Enter and process supplier invoices for payment
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation
• Research and resolve invoice, payment, vendor, and statement discrepancies
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to obtain missing information and resolve payment issues
• Maintain detailed Excel spreadsheets used to track payments, outstanding items, and accounting activity
• Use PivotTables, lookup functions, formulas, sorting/filtering, and data validation to organize and analyze accounting data
• Perform daily data validation and reconcile Excel records against financial system reports
• Identify errors, missing documentation, or compliance concerns and coordinate corrections
• Maintain accurate vendor and payment information
• Monitor a shared accounting inbox and respond to payment-related requests
• Work within established accounting procedures while adapting to changing processes and systems

Skills

Excel

PivotTables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Data reconciliation

Invoice processing

PO matching

Education

Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday Financials

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist II

Location: Marietta, GA
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours per week | Onsite
Pay: $25.00/hour
Position Type: Contract

Before You Apply

Please make sure you can answer yes to these questions:

1. Do you have at least 2 years of current, hands-on Accounts Payable experience where AP was a primary part of your job?

2. Do you have experience processing invoices, matching purchase orders, researching payment discrepancies, and working with vendors?

3. Are you proficient in Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, sorting/filtering, and reconciling data between reports?

Please note: Strong Excel skills are essential for this position. Candidates may be asked to complete an Excel skills assessment as part of the interview process.

This role is specifically focused on Accounts Payable. Candidates should have recent experience with core Accounts Payable responsibilities, including invoice processing, purchase order matching, vendor payments, discrepancy resolution, and Excel-based reconciliation.

We are recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a large public-sector organization in Marietta. This is a hands-on accounting role for someone who is comfortable managing invoice and payment activity, researching discrepancies, and working extensively in Excel throughout the day.

What You'll Do

• Review purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness

• Enter and process supplier invoices for payment

• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation

• Research and resolve invoice, payment, vendor, and statement discrepancies

• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to obtain missing information and resolve payment issues

• Maintain detailed Excel spreadsheets used to track payments, outstanding items, and accounting activity

• Use PivotTables, lookup functions, formulas, sorting/filtering, and data validation to organize and analyze accounting data

• Perform daily data validation and reconcile Excel records against financial system reports

• Identify errors, missing documentation, or compliance concerns and coordinate corrections

• Maintain accurate vendor and payment information

• Monitor a shared accounting inbox and respond to payment-related requests

• Work within established accounting procedures while adapting to changing processes and systems

What We're Looking For

• Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field

• At least 2 years of recent, hands-on Accounts Payable experience

• Strong understanding of invoice processing, purchase orders, vendor payments, and discrepancy resolution

• Strong Excel skills — this team works in Excel extensively throughout the day

• Hands-on experience with PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

• Comfortable using formulas, sorting/filtering, data validation, and reconciling information between reports

• Experience working with spreadsheets containing large amounts of financial and transactional data

• Workday Financials experience

• Recent accounting experience with the State of Georgia or another government organization strongly preferred

• Experience processing a high volume of invoices and vendor payments

• Experience researching complex AP discrepancies rather than simply entering invoices

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work onsite in Marietta, GA in a high-security facility

• Must be able to successfully complete required pre-employment screening and background requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.