Accounts Payable Specialist

As an Accounts Payable Specialist at our company, you will be responsible for managing high-volume payment processing, ensuring accurate disbursement of funds to 1099 professionals, and reconciling vendor statements. You will handle weekly payout runs, process 400–500 payments, and maintain vendor invoices in Great Plains software, ensuring compliance with our company policies.

To apply for the Accounts Payable Specialist position, candidates should ideally have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with 3+ years of accounts payable experience, focusing on high-volume processing. Proficiency in Great Plains software is a must, along with strong organizational skills.

Our team focuses on collaboration to address payment inquiries and streamline accounts payable processes. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will interact with various departments, ensuring all aspects of payment processing are handled with precision and accuracy to meet deadlines.

The office environment for our Accounts Payable Specialist role is collaborative and fast-paced, emphasizing teamwork and meeting tight deadlines. We promote a friendly atmosphere where efficiency in financial operations is valued and supported.

The salary for the Accounts Payable Specialist role in Alpharetta can be up to $90,000 annually, depending on your experience and qualifications. This competitive salary reflects our commitment to attracting top talent in the field.

When discussing your experience with Great Plains software, emphasize the specifics of how you utilized it for tasks such as processing invoices and payments. Highlight any successes or efficiencies you've achieved using the tool.

For prioritizing tasks in a high-volume accounts payable role, share your strategies like using task lists or software tools. Discuss how you ensure that deadlines are met without compromising accuracy.

When addressing discrepancies in vendor invoices, describe your investigative approach. Focus on your problem-solving skills and how you communicate with vendors to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

To ensure compliance with company policies in accounts payable, outline your understanding of the policies and how you integrate them into your daily processes, including document verification and adherence to payment timelines.

When answering this question, recount a specific situation where you successfully resolved an accounts payable challenge. Highlight the problem, your approach to finding a solution, and the successful outcome as a result of your actions.

Discuss your techniques for managing deadlines, such as creating a schedule, setting reminders, and maintaining open communication with team members. This shows that you are proactive and organized in your approach.

To maintain accuracy in high-volume transactions, share your methods for double-checking your work, utilizing software features that minimize errors, and seeking feedback from peers when necessary.

Explain your commitment to continuous learning in the accounts payable field. Mention resources such as industry publications, professional associations, and networking events that help you stay informed about regulatory changes.

When discussing the role of communication, emphasize how you keep vendors informed about payment statuses, collaborate with internal teams to resolve inquiries, and ensure clarity in all transactions to uphold smooth operations.

When answering why you want to work for the company, reflect on your alignment with the company's values and mission, and discuss how your skills and experience in accounts payable will contribute positively to the team and company growth.