DATA ENTRY SPECIALIST
About the role
Location: Irving, TX 75038 – onsite. We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Assistant to support our Finance team. This role is responsible for processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices and payments while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Encouraged to apply: backgrounds in banking, medical coding/billing (entering patient information, updating files, address, phone numbers). Not a fit for accounting graduates seeking real accounting work, those who prefer phone/hybrid roles, or HR backgrounds seeking higher volume.
Responsibilities
- Review and verify invoices and check requests for accuracy and proper authorization
- Enter and upload invoices into the accounting system
- Process payments according to payment terms and company policies (checks, ACH, wire transfers)
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting
- Maintain organized and accurate records of all accounts payable transactions
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements
- Provide general support to the accounting and finance team as needed
Requirements
- Experience with ~300 pages of data entry daily
- Manual data entry experience keying in information (not copy/paste or scan software)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High school diploma or GED required
- Background check required
- Drug screening required
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred but not required. Experience with accounting software such as JDE, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite preferred.
Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications; strong attention to detail; organizational and time management skills; communication and interpersonal skills.
Pay
$21.00 per hour
Schedule
M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST