Accounts Payable Lead

Accounts Payable Lead
Location: Clarkston, GA (Hybrid – 4 days in office, Fridays remote)
Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 (Direct Hire)
Reports to: Controller
Classification: Exempt

Overview:
A well-established organization in Clarkston, GA has partnered with Accountants One to hire an Accounts Payable Lead. This role will manage full-cycle AP operations and support the monthly close process. Ideal candidates will have a strong AP background, a continuous improvement mindset, and advanced Excel skills.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee daily AP activities to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments

• Review vendor invoices and employee expense reports for proper coding and compliance

• Maintain accurate vendor records, including contracts and W-9s

• Monitor AP aging, resolve discrepancies, and manage vendor relationships

• Prepare and file 1099s and other year-end documentation

• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries

• Provide training and support to junior staff

Month-End Close

• Reconcile AP subledger and credit card transactions with the general ledger

• Prepare and post accrual journal entries

• Assist with daily bank reconciliations and financial reporting

• Review purchase journal for errors and corrections

• Support month-end close and analysis

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities

• Support system upgrades and internal controls

• Assist with internal and external audit requests

• Collaborate with Procurement, IT, and FP&A to improve processes

Additional Duties

• Manage sales and use tax filings

• Prepare foster grandparent invoicing

• Provide ad-hoc reports to management

• Participate in hiring decisions and staff performance evaluations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required

• 7+ years of AP/accounting experience, including 3+ in a lead or supervisory role

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)

• ERP system experience (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or Dynamics)

• SAGE experience and CAPP or CAPA certification preferred