What are the responsibilities and job description for the AP Staff Accountant position at Ledgent?
Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is seeking a skilled and organized AP Staff Accountant to join their team in Georgia. This role focuses on managing accounts payable tasks and ensuring efficient accounting operations. The ideal candidate will handle vendor payments, oversee recurring expense activity, reconcile accounts, and contribute to accurate financial reporting.
- Process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
- Track and report on utility and recurring expenses.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies related to accounts payable.
- Perform accounts payable account reconciliations, ensuring all balances are accurate and timely.
- Support bank reconciliations by researching and resolving discrepancies related to accounts payable activity.
- Support month-end close processes, including journal entries and accruals.
- Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, efficiency, and overall financial accuracy.
- 3-5 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in AP.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field strongly preferred.
- Experience using large ERP systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar required.
- Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel and general data analysis.
- Experience with utility or expense tracking systems preferred.
- Experience with document and workflow management systems preferred.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
