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Accounts Payable Specialist

KOAM LLC
Opelika, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2025

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, and maintaining financial records in compliance with GAAP and SOX regulations. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in various accounting software.

Responsibilities

  • Process and verify invoices for payment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
  • Maintain accounts payable ledgers, including data entry of invoices and payment transactions
  • Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records
  • Collaborate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely payments
  • Support payroll management processes as needed, including data entry and account reconciliation
  • Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks for efficient processing of accounts payable transactions
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
  • Ensure bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to department procedures
  • processing due invoices for payments
  • Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges
  • Recording financial transactions while maintaining and updating financial records, including purchases, receipts and payments.
  • Assist with payroll if needed
  • ensure compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements
  • Manage financial data and reports
  • Company liability insurance and vehicle insurance etc.
  • Notary

Experience

  • Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role
  • Strong knowledge of financial concepts, double entry bookkeeping, and general ledger accounting
  • Familiarity with various accounting software systems (Quick books) is highly desirable
  • Experience with public accounting or non-profit accounting is a plus
  • Proficiency in data entry and 10 key typing skills for efficient processing of transactions
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data effectively
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team within a fast-paced environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements of personnel as classified.

If you are passionate about accounting and possess the necessary skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply for the Accounts Payable Specialist position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21

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