Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Austin, TX Employment Type: Contract Work Environment: Onsite Pay: $42-$45/hr Industry: Semiconductor / Technology Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support a fast-paced People & Operations team within a leading semiconductor technology organization. This is a hands-on role responsible for supporting invoice-to-pay operations, including high-volume invoice processing, 3-way matching, vendor reconciliation, payment coordination, and month-end/year-end close activities. The ideal candidate has 24 years of Accounts Payable or general accounting experience, is comfortable processing a high volume of invoices, and can effectively partner with vendors, Procurement, Finance, and AP teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure payments are processed accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities Process high-volume invoices using 3-way matching between purchase orders, receipts, and shipping documentation. Review invoices for accuracy and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained before payment. Investigate and clear invoice holds by partnering with Procurement and internal stakeholders. Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor invoice and payment inquiries. Reconcile vendor statements and proactively identify and resolve discrepancies. Coordinate weekly payment runs with Corporate Accounts Payable and confirm payments are released within established terms. Support month-end and year-end close, including accrual schedules and AP aging reports. Maintain accurate vendor master data in accordance with internal controls. Administer the corporate Vendor Interface Portal, troubleshoot issues, and assist with vendor registration, setup, and verification. Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments and maintain accurate shipment documentation. Support export control requirements and related recordkeeping. Process Amazon and other online procurement orders and associated invoices. Support AP-related analysis, research, audit confirmations, and special projects. Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered. 24 years of Accounts Payable or general accounting experience. Hands-on experience processing invoices using 3-way match (PO, receipt, invoice/shipping documentation). Experience working in a high-volume AP environment. Working knowledge of month-end and year-end close processes. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.