Job Overview – Accounts Payable Specialist
Compensation: $55,000–$65,000/year
Location: Montgomery County, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)
Atlantic Group is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist in Montgomery County, PA for our client, supporting day-to-day accounts payable and general accounting operations within a professional services environment. This role will process invoices and payments, maintain accurate financial records, reconcile account activity, and assist with reporting and other accounting functions. The ideal candidate has previous accounts payable or accounting experience, Microsoft Excel proficiency, and strong organizational and analytical skills.
Responsibilities as the Accounts Payable Associate:
- Accounts Payable: Process daily invoices and accounts payable transactions while ensuring accurate and timely entry into accounting systems.
- Payment Processing: Prepare and process payments through ACH, wire transfer, check, and corporate credit card.
- Account Reconciliations: Reconcile monthly credit card statements, obtain supporting documentation, and investigate discrepancies.
- Vendor Management: Maintain vendor records, W-9 documentation, banking information, and other required account details.
- Spend Analysis: Review expense activity and prepare spend analyses to support accounting and cash management processes.
- Accounting Support: Assist the accounting team with transaction recording, financial data maintenance, and ad hoc accounting projects.
Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Associate:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: 1–3 years of accounts payable, accounting, or related financial operations experience is preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of accounts payable processes, vendor management, payment methods, reconciliations, and basic accounting principles is preferred.
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUP functions, is required, with Great Plains or comparable ERP system experience preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, communication, accuracy, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment are required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.