Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join an insurance organization in Fort Worth, Texas on a Contract to Full-Time basis. This position focuses on handling payables and commission-related transactions with accuracy, supporting reconciliations, and keeping financial records organized and audit-ready. The role partners with internal departments and external contacts to address variances, answer payment questions, and help maintain efficient accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices and insurance commission payments accurately while meeting established deadlines.

• Compare billing statements and account activity against internal records to verify completeness and resolve variances.

• Investigate payment, commission, and billing issues by working with business partners and internal teams to reach timely resolution.

• Prepare reconciliation schedules, payment support, and summary reports for accounting review and documentation purposes.

• Track open balances and follow up consistently on aged or unresolved items to support clean accounts.

• Maintain precise transaction details in financial systems and ensure supporting records are complete and properly organized.

• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting tasks, including reconciliations and related closing support.

• Respond to payment and audit-related requests by supplying clear documentation and transaction backup.

• Recommend practical improvements that strengthen payment processing, reconciliation workflows, and overall accuracy.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable, commission accounting, reconciliations, or a comparable finance operations position.
• Background supporting commission payments, high-volume transactions, or detailed account balancing is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable procedures, account coding, check runs, and reconciliation practices.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables, along with experience using accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy, organization, and dependable follow-through.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience reviewing billing statements and working within insurance or commercial insurance environments is a plus.