Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist

Limitlessli • Cartersville, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join a collaborative 10-person accounting team in Cartersville, GA. In this role, you will be responsible for managing high-volume invoicing, conducting thorough 3-way matching, and ensuring accurate General Ledger (GL) coding. This position reports directly to the Assistant Controller and offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with full-time growth potential.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field (minimum requirement).
• Proven hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, 3-way matching, high-volume invoicing, and GL coding.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Successful completion of a standard background check and drug screening prior to start.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with Sage ERP software.
• Familiarity with inventory accounting and manufacturing/distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and speed.
• Perform 3-way matching across purchase orders, receiving reports, and vendor invoices to ensure proper authorization and billing consistency.
• Ensure correct GL account coding and cost-center allocations for all processed transactions.
• Reconcile vendor statements, address account discrepancies, and maintain strong professional relationships with vendors.
• Utilize intermediate Excel capabilities (such as VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data filtering) to organize and review AP data.
• Work closely with the Assistant Controller and the broader accounting team to maintain internal controls and support month-end closing activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree