Accounts Payable Specialist

The City of Sandy Springs is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and financial transactions that support City operations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in accuracy and organization, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will:

• Review and process invoices, payment requests, reimbursements, and vendor statements
• Verify purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Code and enter financial transactions into the City’s ERP/accounting system
• Process payments including checks, ACH, wires, and electronic disbursements
• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve payment discrepancies
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
• Assist with audits, month-end/year-end activities, and 1099 reporting
• Provide exceptional customer service to departments and external vendors
• Support process improvements and electronic payment initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Five (5+) years of accounts payable, bookkeeping, or related accounting experience
• Experience using ERP/accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Tyler/Enterprise ERP or similar municipal financial systems
• Previous municipal or local government finance experience highly preferred

Perks & Benefits

• Three competitive medical plan options for you and your family, along with dental and vision coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday
• Accrued paid vacation and sick leave
• City-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• A City-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A robust retirement savings program: the City contributes 12% of your base salary to a 401(a) plan and matches up to 5% of your contributions to a 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year after one year of service toward a relevant degree
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Access to an on-site gym
• FirstNet (AT&T) Phone Discount

Why Join the City of Sandy Springs?

The City of Sandy Springs is committed to excellence, innovation, and service to the community. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative organization that values professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. Be a part of a modern, growing City!

About Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs is Georgia’s sixth-largest city, with nearly 110,000 residents and a thriving business community. Known for its small-town charm, strong public safety, and exceptional quality of life, Sandy Springs consistently ranks among the best places to raise a family. As Georgia’s most diverse city, it offers top-rated schools, world-class healthcare, miles of parks and riverfront recreation, and a vibrant dining and retail scene — all just minutes from the heart of metro Atlanta.

The City of Sandy Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to accept phone calls or emails regarding application status. Applicants will receive notification when their application is received and again once a hiring decision has been made.