Remote AP Specialist — Growth Path to Permanent

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume finance team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This remote role serves candidates in approved states and requires meticulous review of disbursements, expense reports, and vendor invoices.

You will ensure timely payments, monitor invoices, and participate in special projects to optimize workflows in a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable or accounting administrative functions.
• Basic understanding of core accounting principles, invoice matching procedures, and vendor disbursement workflows.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience performing structured data entry in modern accounting systems.
• Strong analytical aptitude, acute attention to detail, and proven problem-solving abilities.
• Prior work experience within a law firm or professional services environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review disbursement and reimbursement requests for accuracy, required approvals, supporting documentation, and adherence to Firm and IRS policies.
• Prepare and perform check runs, posting transactions according to protocols for rush, next check run, diverted, foreign, and general transactions.
• Monitor and manage current, pending, and past-due invoices and reimbursements to ensure timely payment processing.
• Process expense reports, audit incoming invoices, and respond to vendor payment inquiries promptly.
• Participate in various special projects outside standard accounting routines to support operational workflows and growth.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Vendor disbursement workflows

Education

High School Diploma

Accounting/Finance coursework

Job description

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume finance team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This remote role serves candidates in approved states and requires meticulous review of disbursements, expense reports, and vendor invoices.

You will ensure timely payments, monitor invoices, and participate in special projects to optimize workflows in a professional services environment.