Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a finance team in Plano, Texas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys keeping payables organized, resolving issues quickly, and supporting accurate month-end activity. The role offers the opportunity to handle a steady invoice volume while contributing to process improvements and broader finance initiatives.

Responsibilities:
• Process a high volume of invoices each week with strong attention to accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
• Review and validate invoices through two-way and three-way matching to ensure charges align with purchase orders, receipts, and approvals.
• Assign correct general ledger coding and prepare payments through ACH and check runs in accordance with company procedures.
• Communicate with vendors on routine account matters, answer payment-related questions, and help maintain positive working relationships.
• Investigate billing issues, research mismatches, and resolve discrepancies to keep accounts current and records accurate.
• Reconcile payable balances and provide support for month-end close activities by preparing reports and confirming outstanding items.
• Use Sage Intacct and Concur to manage invoice processing and payment workflows efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable operations and assist with special finance-related projects as needed.• At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, and standard accounts payable procedures.
• Experience handling payment activity, including ACH transactions and check processing.
• Familiarity with two-way match and three-way match review in an invoice processing environment.
• Ability to reconcile accounts, research exceptions, and resolve discrepancies with accuracy.
• Comfortable managing a fast-paced workload involving a high volume of weekly invoices.
• Proficiency with accounting or expense management systems such as Sage Intacct, Concur, or similar platforms.