We are working with an organization in the Atlanta area seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support its accounting operations. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for a highly organized professional with experience processing invoices, maintaining vendor records, and ensuring accurate and timely payments.
The AP Specialist will manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, resolve invoice discrepancies, and support month-end close and audit requirements.
Responsibilities
- Review, code, and process vendor invoices and employee expense reports
- Verify invoice approvals and supporting documentation
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers
- Maintain vendor records and assist with vendor setup and documentation
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies
- Respond to vendor and internal inquiries in a timely manner
- Assist with accounts payable accruals and month-end close activities
- Prepare AP aging reports and monitor outstanding invoices
- Support annual 1099 preparation and reporting
- Maintain organized records in accordance with company policies
- Assist with internal and external audit requests
- Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and controls
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of accounts payable experience
- Experience processing high-volume invoices preferred
- Familiarity with ERP or accounting systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Skills Required
- 2+ years of accounts payable experience
- Experience processing high-volume invoices
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- Familiarity with ERP or accounting systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
What We Do
GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm that specializes in nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Previous recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Employee Champion For Life Work Harmony Award and named a “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal eight times since 2008, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future. GHJ works as a business advocate for its clients — providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for growth. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms across major cities throughout the U.S. and the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to better serve its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 158 countries across the globe and over 775 offices worldwide. Also ranked as a top-20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, GHJ has 15 partners and more than 160 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).
