Accounts Payable Analyst

About the role

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to join a team in Fort Worth, Texas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and experience handling a large volume of invoices in a fast-paced accounting environment. The role focuses on ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, maintaining vendor data integrity, and supporting daily accounts payable operations with a high standard of quality.

Responsibilities

• Handle a high volume of non-purchase-order invoices with accuracy and consistent turnaround times.
• Examine invoices to confirm approvals, account coding, and required backup materials are complete before processing.
• Compare invoice details against expense documentation, agreements, and other supporting records when needed.
• Investigate billing variances, payment concerns, and vendor questions to drive timely resolution.
• Keep vendor profiles current, including tax forms, remittance terms, and banking details.
• Prepare and process electronic payments, wires, and checks in alignment with established payment cycles.
• Reconcile vendor statements and pursue open items to ensure balances are accurate and up to date.
• Contribute to month-end activities by supporting accrual entries and accounts payable reconciliations.
• Oversee incoming requests in the shared AP mailbox and respond to internal teams and external contacts with strong attention to detail.
• Follow company accounting policies and internal control standards throughout the full invoice-to-payment process.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Demonstrated ability to process vendor invoices accurately in a high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of invoice review, approvals, coding, and payment disbursement procedures.
• Experience researching account discrepancies, invoice exceptions, and vendor payment issues.
• Familiarity with reconciliations, including vendor statements, credit memos, and debit memos.
• Understanding of accounting controls, auditing practices, and compliance with established financial procedures.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Detail-oriented written and verbal communication skills for responding to vendors and internal stakeholders.