Hiring - Accounts Payable Specialist - Pay Rate: $22.00 - $25.00/hour

Accounts Payable SpecialistLocation: San Antonio, TXWork Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMDuration: 6 Months ContractExpected Start Date: September 23, 2026Pay Rate: $22.00 – $25.00/hourJOB SUMMARYThe Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the payment of invoices and contracts to vendors in a timely manner. This position is also responsible for researching all invoice discrepancies, matching invoices to checks and performing verification duties weekly.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSResearches invoice discrepancies, and initiates corrections as needed for proper payment.Inputs and retrieves invoice data for payment to vendors to comply with payment terms and deadlines.Monitors and researches questionable charges to ensure compliance with SAWS policies and procedures.Identifies duplicate payments and reports excessive payments to vendors that are purchase order applicable.Opens, date stamps, and sorts all mail received to prepare for processing.Matches invoices, board resolutions, and other necessary documents for submittal to the Treasury Dept.Notifies key personnel in various departments to clear budgetary control queue screens on a daily basis.Prepares manual checks and enters information into the accounts payable system.Acts as Procurement Card Administrator Backup when needed.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external users.Performs other duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSHigh School Diploma or GED.Two years’ experience performing accounts payable procedures.Familiarity with an automated accounts payable system.Ten key by touch.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word & Excel).Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.JOB DIMENSIONSContact with internal and external customers and vendors.Responsible for handling over 600 vendors and monthly processing of 2,000 invoices.Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.