Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payment operations for a long-term contract assignment based in Peachtree City, Georgia (NOT Peachtree Corners). This position is expected to run for at least nine months and will begin as FULLY ONSITE Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the possibility of additional hours as business needs change. The ideal candidate will bring strong accuracy, sound judgment, and prior experience handling invoice review, payment processing, and vendor communication in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review supplier invoices against supporting records such as purchase orders and receiving documentation to confirm accuracy before processing.
• Enter payable transactions promptly, checking calculations, totals, taxes, and eligible discounts to help ensure payments are issued within required timelines.
• Examine invoices and payment requests for appropriate approvals and correct general ledger coding prior to submission.
• Maintain well-organized electronic records for completed accounts payable transactions to support audit readiness and document retrieval.
• Support vendor administration activities, including assisting with new vendor setup requests and updates to existing supplier information.
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate differences, and communicate with suppliers to resolve outstanding discrepancies.
• Validate employee expense reimbursement submissions for required backup, authorization, and accurate account allocation.
• Assist with payment runs and respond to accounts payable questions from both internal departments and external vendors as needed.
• Provide cross-functional support to other accounts payable team members and contribute to additional finance-related tasks when required.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable procedures and general accounting principles.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work effectively and manage detailed financial records.
• Capacity to handle multiple priorities, adapt to interruptions, and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Clear and attentive communication skills, both written and verbal, when interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with invoice coding, account reconciliation, and payment processing activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or ERP platforms such as Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP.
• Previous experience in an accounts payable role is required, and related organizational system experience is preferred.