Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia in a contract-to-permanent role. This position supports day-to-day payables operations by ensuring invoices, vendor records, and employee expense activity are handled accurately and on time. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work confidently with accounting systems and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities:
• Process supplier invoices in the accounts payable system and coordinate timely payment scheduling.
• Verify invoice details against supporting documentation, confirm approvals are in place, and resolve any discrepancies before submission.
• Reconcile vendor statements regularly and research outstanding items to maintain accurate balances.
• Respond to vendor questions and follow up on overdue invoices to support strong external relationships.
• Maintain vendor master data, including setting up new accounts and updating existing records as needed.
• Prepare check requests, support weekly payment cycles, and distribute approved payments with proper documentation.
• Match invoices to payment records and secure required authorizations prior to release.
• Assist with month-end close activities by reconciling accounts payable balances and supporting related reporting.
• Administer corporate credit card and expense management processes, including user access, policy reviews, and transaction reconciliation.
• Review employee expense submissions for compliance with company guidelines and process reimbursements accurately.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Accounting or comparable hands-on experience in accounts payable or a related finance function.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting invoice processing, payment activity, and vendor account maintenance.
• Working knowledge of core accounting principles and standard accounts payable procedures.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with particular strength in Excel and comfort using accounting software.
• Demonstrated accuracy in high-volume data entry and financial recordkeeping.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain close attention to detail.
• Experience handling invoice coding, check runs, and account reconciliation activities.
• Clear communication skills for working with vendors, employees, and internal approvers.

Compensation

$27.00-$33.00 Hourly

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