AP Specialist; Confidential
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Accounting
Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Title: AP Specialist
Location: Downtown Atlanta
Work Arrangement: On-Site/In-Office (5x a week)
Compensation: $60,/year salary
Vaco is partnering with a growing client located South of Atlanta to hire an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. This is an on-site role (5x a week in the office), and candidates must live within 30 minutes of downtown Atlanta to be considered. We are seeking a detail-oriented AP professional with 5+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Position OverviewThe Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for managing the full AP cycle, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments. This role requires strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
Key Responsibilities- Process high volume invoices with accuracy and efficiency
- Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices (3-way match)
- Review and reconcile vendor statements; resolve discrepancies
- Prepare weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers)
- Maintain vendor records and ensure proper documentation
- Assist with month-end close, including AP aging review and accruals
- Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships
- Ensure compliance with 1099s and internal controls
- 5-10+ years of Accounts Payable with stable job history required
- ERP systems (SAP, Sage, Oracle, Net Suite, etc.)
- Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred)
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work on site and live within 30 minutes of downtown Atlanta
Compensation and Benefits: the salary range for the role is noted above. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
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