Accounts Payable Specialist in Sandy Springs at Vaco

Job Description

Updated 4/11/18

A brand new Vaco Atlanta client located in Sandy Springs is currently seeking an AP Specialist for a temp to perm role starting immediately. As the primary Accounts Payable resource, you will be responsible for efficiently managing, organizing, and paying all applicable invoices in a timely fashion. Salary is $37,000-$42,000 annually hourly equivalent.

• Assist the Assistant Controller by reviewing and processing invoices, handling weekly check runs, and entering transactions into our accounting system
• Match invoices and purchase orders using 3-way match; report matching discrepancies
• Support efficient operations by enthusiastically providing invoice payment status information to management, colleagues, and vendors
• Research and resolve vendor inquiries on credits, disputed items, and invoicing problems
• Carefully review all payable batches for accuracy and maintain all payable files
• Record routine documents into our system, including incoming payment statements, receipts, paid utility bills, outgoing checks, and wires
• Generate AP progress reports and then keep and share an accurate and highly-detailed history of all your activities
• Assemble monthly bank reconciliations and manage the related paperwork
• Enter, review, and process employee expense reports and property payables for corporate expenses and draws
• Prepare 1099 forms for all the contractors you're responsible for paying

Requirements

• 2+ years of AP experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting strongly preferred
• In-depth knowledge of industrial accounting rules
• Strong communication, organizational, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail while performing multiple assignments under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)