Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Details

MARIETTA - MARIETTA GA

Full Time Indirect

None

Day

Finance & Accounting

Description

Applied Technical Services LLC (ATS or the Company) is a leading provider of critical testing inspection certification and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing power generation aerospace medical and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

The Position:

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in supporting financial operations by ensuring timely and accurate processing of obligations. This position is responsible for compiling and maintaining accounts payable records managing vendor relationships and upholding compliance with internal controls. The Specialist also contributes to financial reporting and month-end close activities working closely with internal finance teams to support ATSs commitment to precision reliability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Prepare garnishment checks based on payroll reports
• Prepare payroll deductions due to personal visa purchases
• Act as liaison between corporate and branch accounts payable departments
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accounts payable reports spreadsheets and filing systems
• Assist Corporate Financial Officers and branch personnel as needed
• Assemble and process overnight shipments to vendor or branches
• Support monthly closings and prepare account analyses as required
• Perform general administrative tasks such as filing and copying
• Carry out other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Required Experience and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in accounting or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel
• Familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and customer service abilities

Additional requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally (e.g. files boxes)
• Manual dexterity for operating office equipment such as printers copiers and scanners

Work Conditions:

• Standard office setting with a professional team-oriented atmosphere
• Regular interaction with internal departments and external vendors
• May require occasional overtime during month-end or year-end close periods

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

ATS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination due to race color religion gender age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

U.S. Persons Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Accordingly the company will consider only U.S. Persons for this position. A U.S. Person includes (a)U.S. citizens or nationals; (b)U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e. green card holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

Required Experience:

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