Accounts Payable Specialist

JobTitle: Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Atlanta, GA - Onsite Duration: 6 Months KeySkills: Accounting, Payable, GAAP, Financial, Policies
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Demonstrates substantial understanding of the job requirements and applies knowledge and skills to a wide range of tasks within one or more of the following areas
• Reviews and process invoices and PO s
• Verify and reconcile invoice discrepancies
• Balances accounts payable records
• Uses automated systems to input data, generate reports, conduct specialized research projects and respond to inquiries
• Prepares reports and gathers credit and/or other supporting documentation for reference
• Maintains databases by entering, updating, and retrieving data as well as formatting and generating reports
• Assists in resolution of outstanding invoice problems to resolve payment issues
• Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers
• May place calls or send messages to those with unresolved issues

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.
• Basic knowledge of GAAP
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting practices, policies and procedures
• Skill in use of Microsoft Office, accounting software, databases
• Good planning, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to determine when to escalate issues
• Ability to compile simple reports
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

• Completion of Technical or Vocational course of study or associate s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field. OR an equivalent combination of education, skills, experience, and training.
• Two years of experience in accounts payable and working in Microsoft Office. Ability to read, understand and communicate ideas orally and in writing.

Preferred Education
Bachelor s degree in accounting with 2 years of accounting experience in multiple areas of accounting.