Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half • Alpharetta, GA • 2h ago

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily payment operations for a Contract position based in Alpharetta, Georgia. This opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to manage invoice activity in a busy accounting environment. The person in this role will help keep vendor payments organized, timely, and compliant while partnering with internal teams to address billing questions and account issues.

Responsibilities:

Process a large volume of supplier invoices with a high level of accuracy and within established deadlines.

Examine invoices and related backup to confirm approvals, correct expense classification, and complete documentation before payment.

Perform three-way matching by comparing invoices against purchase orders and receiving records to validate charges.

Coordinate weekly payment activity, including check disbursements, ACH transactions, and wire payments.

Reconcile vendor account statements, investigate differences, and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.

Respond to vendor questions about invoice status, payment timing, and account details with professionalism and clarity.

Maintain current vendor files, including tax forms and remittance information, to support accurate processing.

Contribute to month-end close by preparing accounts payable accruals and assisting with balance sheet reconciliations.

Support audit requests by gathering payment records, invoice documentation, and other accounting reports as needed.

Review aging data and work with internal departments to address unpaid items and correct payment-related discrepancies. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

Hands-on experience with invoice processing, account coding, and high-volume transaction management.

Working knowledge of ACH payments, check runs, and standard payment processing practices.

Ability to review financial documents carefully and identify discrepancies with strong attention to detail.

Experience reconciling vendor statements and resolving invoice or payment issues efficiently.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Turner & Townsend • Atlanta, GA • 1d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resou...

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