Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist Opportunity

Location: 100% onsite in Cartersville, GA

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $23-24hr.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our clients team in the Cartersville, GA area. This position will be responsible for high-volume invoice processing, three-way matching, GL coding, inventory accounting, and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely financial records. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounts payable experience and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation
• Apply appropriate GL coding to invoices and accounting transactions
• Support inventory accounting and related financial processes
• Identify, research, and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies
• Maintain accurate and organized AP records and documentation
• Ensure invoices and transactions are processed in accordance with established procedures
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the overall accounting function
• Communicate with internal teams and vendors as needed to resolve discrepancies and obtain necessary information

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounts payable experience
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Experience with Sage 100 or Sage X3 preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with high-volume invoice processing and three-way matching
• Understanding of GL coding and basic accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to identify discrepancies, research issues, and follow through to resolution
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment