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Robert Half
Accounts Payable Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$44,148 / year median in Georgia
-1% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a construction and contractor organization in Ringgold, Georgia. This Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing high-volume payables activity while keeping vendor transactions accurate and up to date. The person in this role will contribute to timely invoice handling, payment processing, and day-to-day financial support, while also assisting with occasional inbound calls as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices with accurate account coding and supporting documentation.
- Prepare and post payments through approved methods, including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs.
- Maintain payable records to ensure invoices, payment activity, and vendor details are current and properly documented.
- Reconcile invoice and payment information to identify discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Communicate with vendors and internal team members regarding payment status, documentation needs, and account questions.
- Provide periodic phone support by answering inbound calls and directing inquiries appropriately.
- Assist with routine accounts payable reporting and help monitor outstanding items to support timely processing.