Accounts Payable Specialist

Responsibilities

• Identify and recommend leading practices in accounts payable to improve processes and enhance systems for greater efficiency.
• Work closely with corporate teams to process invoices, including manual purchase order matching, coding, approval routing, and workflow management.
• Ensure all accounts payable processes and procedures are properly followed and consistently applied across the team.
• Train and support colleagues on accounts payable processes, systems, and best practices to promote consistency and accuracy.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to foster a collaborative, efficient, and high‑performing work environment.
• Participate in the month‑end close process by reconciling accounts payable transactions and preparing accruals as needed.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting related to accounts payable.
• Maintain detailed and organized records of invoices, payments, and reconciliations to support audits and internal reviews.
• Monitor invoice and payment workflows to identify bottlenecks and propose solutions for continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Hands‑on experience with accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and payment workflows.
• Practical knowledge of purchase order matching and invoice coding for accurate recording of expenses.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles as they relate to accounts payable and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform accurate reconciliations of accounts payable transactions and prepare accruals.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in data entry and financial documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with corporate and accounting teams to ensure adherence to processes.
• Effective communication skills to explain procedures, provide training, and offer guidance to team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with invoicing and payable systems in a corporate or multi‑entity environment.
• Familiarity with purchase order workflows and approval processes.
• Capability to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to system enhancements.
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment with evolving practices and growth opportunities.
• Interest in developing and expanding skill sets within accounting and finance operations.

Work Environment

The role is part of a small, collaborative accounts payable team that includes three other team members and a senior finance leader. The environment emphasizes teamwork, guidance, and shared problem‑solving to maintain efficient financial operations. You will work closely with corporate and accounting colleagues, using Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook on a regular basis. The organization offers exposure to premier brands in sports and provides opportunities to grow and expand your skill set within a dynamic and evolving finance function.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract position based out of Frisco, TX. The role is fully onsite.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 – $27.00 per hour. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent factors.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.