AP Specialist

The Intersect Group; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team in Atlanta. This hybrid role supports a high-volume AP environment, focusing on accurate invoice processing, coding, approvals, and three-way matching to ensure timely payments.

Ideal candidates have three+ years of full-cycle AP experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of full cycle Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience in a high volume invoice processing environment.
• Experience with three way matching.
• Experience working with a large ERP system.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high transaction volumes and deadlines.
• Reliable and committed work history.

Responsibilities

• Process high volume accounts payable transactions accurately and within deadlines.
• Perform three way matching of purchase orders, receiving docs, and vendor invoices.
• Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, supporting docs, and accuracy.
• Research and resolve invoice, PO, and receiving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate AP records and supporting docs.
• Partner with internal departments to resolve payment issues.
• Support AP reporting, reconciliations, and month-end activities.
• Assist with ad hoc accounting projects and process improvements.

Skills

Three-way matching

Attention to detail

High volume processing

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) Local Candidates Only
Pay Rate: $28.00
Type: Contract to Hire
Presented by: The Intersect Group

Company Overview

The Intersect Group is partnering with an established and growing organization seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team. The company offers a collaborative environment with exposure across departments and a leadership team committed to employee development. This is an excellent opportunity for an AP professional looking for stability, a supportive manager, and the potential for long term career growth.

Role Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist will support a high volume accounts payable environment and play an important role in ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently. This position is ideal for someone with strong full cycle AP experience who is comfortable managing significant transaction volume while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volume accounts payable transactions accurately and within established deadlines
• Perform three way matching of purchase orders, receiving documentation, and vendor invoices
• Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, supporting documentation, and accuracy
• Research and resolve invoice, purchase order, and receiving discrepancies
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and supporting documentation
• Partner with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment related issues
• Support AP reporting, reconciliations, and month end activities as needed
• Assist with ad hoc accounting projects and process improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

• Three or more years of full cycle Accounts Payable experience
• Proven experience working within a high volume invoice processing environment
• Strong hands on experience with three way matching
• Experience working with a large ERP system
• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high transaction volumes and competing deadlines
• Consistent work history demonstrating reliability and commitment

Preferred Skills

• JD Edwards experience
• Experience processing approximately 1,000 or more AP transactions per week
• Experience researching and resolving purchase order and invoice discrepancies
• Experience partnering across accounting, purchasing, and operational teams
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills