Accounts Payable & Receivable Coordinator

Atlanta Beltline, Inc.•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Atlanta Beltline, Inc. (ABI), the official implementation agency for the Atlanta Beltline, is seeking an Accounts Payable & Receivable Coordinator. The position coordinates Finance Department functions related to payables to service contractors and product suppliers and receivables from customers and funding partners. It primarily reports to the Senior Accounting Manager, with additional reporting to Finance Team members who use payables and receivables data. The coordinator manages payables and receivables process flows, assists with monthly close procedures and audits, supports financial systems and process improvements, and serves as a key contact for internal and external inquiries. The role promotes ABI’s vision, mission, and core values and contributes to a collegial, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

Professional Accounts Payable Certification.
Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least two years of experience in roles with sole responsibility for payables and receivables.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat; and electronic invoice workflow systems such as Doclink or NetSuite.
Expertise in accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, controls, and best practices.
General understanding of the accounting cycle, month-end close procedures, and the relationship between subledgers and the general ledger.
Understanding of general ledger coding structures, financial reporting impacts, and accounting data integrity.
Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new systems, processes, and technologies while supporting continuous process improvement.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify inefficiencies, recommend practical solutions, and support implementation of improvements.
High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, organization, and mathematical proficiency.
Strong customer service orientation and ability to build productive working relationships, manage competing priorities, and navigate challenging conversations professionally.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with staff, vendors, customers, auditors, and external partners.
Ability to coordinate across departments, follow up on outstanding items, and drive tasks to timely resolution.
Strong time-management, organizational, and project-coordination skills, including the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
Professional demeanor, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality in financial and organizational matters.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced professional environment while maintaining service, responsiveness, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting ERP systems, workflow tools, document management platforms, system implementation, or automation projects.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Finance Department’s systems champion for invoice processing, workflow management, ERP functionality, reporting tools, and related financial technologies.
Support the organization’s system transition by learning existing processes, assisting with workflow redesign, testing system enhancements, and helping implement best practices across Finance operations.
Serve as a primary point of contact for staff, vendors, customers, and external partners regarding invoices, payments, billings, account inquiries, and Finance-related processes.
Communicate with departments across the organization to support timely submission, approval, and resolution of financial transactions and documentation.
Maintain and improve departmental procedures, documentation, and training materials to support consistency, cross-training, and knowledge transfer.
Distribute, review, code, and process invoices, credit card statements, and other financial transactions in accordance with deadlines and internal controls.
Monitor invoice approval workflows and follow up with approvers to support timely processing and payment.
Assist with payment processing, vendor record maintenance, and vendor communications.
Prepare and distribute customer billings based on active agreements and follow up on outstanding receivables to support timely collections.
Reconcile assigned accounts payable and accounts receivable general ledger accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Collaborate with accounting staff, operational teams, funding partners, auditors, and other external stakeholders on reporting, revenue tracking, funding requests, and audit inquiries.
Participate in process improvement initiatives, automation projects, system integrations, and other efforts to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
Adhere to accounting policies, procedures, financial security requirements, and record retention requirements.
Demonstrate attention to detail, professionalism, customer service, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Integrate an understanding of institutional and systemic barriers affecting marginalized communities and a commitment to equity and inclusion throughout the work.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package focused on employee wellbeing and long-term financial security.
Affordable medical plan with exceptional coverage and full family eligibility.
Employer-paid dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance plans.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Competitive paid time off benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Retirement program including an employer-funded 401(a) plan and optional employee-funded 457(b) and Roth IRA options.
Professional development opportunities.
Paid volunteer days.
Planned employee engagement activities.
People-first culture where every voice is valued.