Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Industry: Finance & Accounting

Pay: $50,000 - $55,000

Location (City, State): McDonough, GA

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits

Work Schedule: Full-time, business hours

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to serve as the sole owner of the AP function within a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Controller and working closely with the Accounting Supervisor, this is a high-ownership, independent role responsible for managing full-cycle accounts payable with minimal hand-holding. The right candidate can step in quickly, get up to speed on internal systems, and keep the AP function running accurately and on time. There is also potential to support broader month-end accounting responsibilities as the role evolves.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full-cycle AP function end-to-end as the primary AP resource
• Process invoices across both manual and automated workflows accurately and on time
• Maintain vendor records and manage vendor relationships and inquiries
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Coordinate with the Controller and Accounting Supervisor to support accounting operations
• Assist with month-end close activities as needed
• Maintain organized, audit-ready AP documentation and records
• Learn and work proficiently within internal ERP and requisition systems
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and contribute to operational efficiency

Qualifications

Required

• 3–5 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience
• Able to step into the role with minimal training and quickly establish ownership of the AP function
• Comfortable learning new and proprietary software systems quickly
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Self-sufficient with the ability to manage the AP function independently day-to-day
• Effective communication skills for vendor and internal stakeholder interaction

Preferred

• Manufacturing industry experience
• Vendor statement reconciliation experience
• Exposure to budgeting and forecasting in a support capacity
• Familiarity with DIMS or comparable ERP platforms
• Experience with ADP or similar requisition systems

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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