Accounts Payable Specialist
Buford, GA, US, Georgia
Full Time |

Position: Accounts Payable Specialist  

Department: Finance

Functional Area: Finance 

Classification : Non-Exempt  Exempt

Reporting Structure: Head of Finance  

Educational Background Required:

  • Associate degree in accounting or related field, or 2–4 years of relevant experience

Skills and Training

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Attention to details 

Basic Competencies:

  • Ability to solve practical problems
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
  • Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.

Essential Functions Required for Job

  • Post external and inter-company invoices in accordance with group standards
  • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
  • Investigate blocked invoices and ensure timely release for payment.
  • Monitor and ensure invoices are paid within agreed payment terms.
  • Communicate with vendors to resolve account issues.
  • Support month-end closing activities related to AP.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Interaction Required:  Within the company and Externally 

  • Internal: All departments
  • External: Vendors, contractors, transportation providers

Physical Requirements: 

  • Sitting   
  • Standing  
  • Repeated Hand Motion

Environmental Conditions:

  • Uncontrolled temperatures: (heat/cold) production area     
  • Controlled Temperatures: Offices, Labs 
  • Exposure to Noise, Dust, Oil/Solvent Fumes
  • Other:­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Specific vision abilities required:  close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.