Accounts payable specialist Jobs in Augusta, GA

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for supporting daily accounts payable operations in a fast-paced environment. The role includes processing vendor invoices and payments, handling vendor inquiries, reconciling credit card transactions, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies. The position works closely with another AP team member to ensure continuity and coverage.

Employment Status

Temporary, Hourly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Prepare and process payments via ACH, credit card, and limited paper checks.
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and research discrepancies.
• Serve as a primary contact for vendor questions regarding invoices and payments.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and vendor statement discrepancies.
• Maintain organized AP records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end close activities as needed.
• Collaborate with the other AP team member to ensure coverage and consistency.
• Follow internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.
• Perform other accounting or administrative duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Skills and Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

There are no direct supervisory responsibilities.  The highest performers will be team players.

Work Environment or Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This position may require the following to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation :

Travel

This position could require up to 10% travel.

EEO Statement

MAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, protected Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.