Accounts Payable Specialist
Responsibilities
- Review invoices and expense documentation for accuracy, assign the correct general ledger accounts and cost centers, and prepare items for timely payment processing.
- Complete three-way matching by comparing purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices to confirm valid charges before releasing payments to vendors.
- Reconcile accounts payable activity by comparing transaction entries with system-generated reports and resolving any balance differences.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, contracts, invoices, payments, and supporting documentation in coordination with internal teams and vendors.
- Reconcile vendor statements on a regular basis to confirm account accuracy and address outstanding items promptly.
- Audit employee credit card submissions and reimbursement requests against company policy and process approved expenses for payment.
- Manage debit-based disbursements, oversee recurring payment obligations such as leases, and maintain accurate payment schedules for routine transactions.
- Calculate applicable sales and use tax on invoiced goods and services, produce requested data reports, and respond to departmental questions regarding expenses.
- Maintain orderly filing and record retention practices for accounts payable documentation while safeguarding confidential financial information and updating procedural knowledge as needed.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice coding, payment processing, and account reconciliation.
- Strong understanding of general ledger coding, cost center allocation, and three-way match procedures.
- Familiarity with ACH transactions, check runs, and other common vendor payment methods.
- Experience using enterprise systems such as AS400, Oracle, or Oracle Fusion.
- Experience working in modern ERP with OCR software and EDI transactions is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reviewing data, tracking transactions, and supporting reporting needs.
- Able to identify discrepancies, research issues thoroughly, and communicate resolutions clearly.
- Strong 10-key entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Able to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and maintain organized records in a deadline-driven setting.
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Pay
23.8 - 24.46 USD / Hourly
Schedule
Onsite
Location
Mansfield, TX
Date
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z