Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support high-volume accounts payable and accounts receivable operations for multiple business units in Fort Worth, Texas. This Long-term Contract position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting steady cash flow, and ensuring timely transaction processing in a shared services environment. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting established service expectations.

Responsibilities:
• Process large volumes of supplier invoices by reviewing supporting documentation, assigning proper coding, and verifying alignment with purchasing records.
• Coordinate vendor disbursements through approved payment methods while ensuring payments are released accurately and on schedule.
• Review supplier account statements, investigate payment or invoice variances, and resolve exceptions that delay processing.
• Monitor shared finance communication channels and respond promptly to questions from employees, vendors, and other business partners.
• Audit and process employee reimbursement submissions to confirm compliance with company expense guidelines.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices, ensuring billing details are complete, accurate, and delivered within required timelines.
• Record incoming payments, apply receipts to the correct customer accounts, and support daily cash posting and deposit activity.
• Follow up on past-due balances, communicate with customers regarding outstanding invoices, and help resolve billing-related concerns.
• Assist with period-end close activities, including account reconciliations, ledger review, and documentation requested for audits.
• Maintain adherence to accounting standards, tax-related requirements, internal controls, and service level commitments across supported entities.• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or blended transactional accounting work in a high-volume setting.
• Background supporting centralized finance operations or a shared services environment is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP or accounting platforms such as Epicor, Sage, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with functions, reporting tools, and large data sets.
• Solid understanding of invoice processing, billing, cash application, reconciliations, and general accounting procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for working with cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors.