Specialist, Accounts Payable

The Accounts Payable Specialist in Ft. Worth,TX is responsible for receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices, and managing all payments and expense controls. Essential Job Functions Perform month‑end financial close responsibilities. Prepare data for financial statements using applicable systems (e.g., preparing journal entries, coding invoices). Reconcile Accounts Payable to sub ledger and review aged balances. Manage and prepare all invoices on a daily basis and route for approvals. Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices and recording entries. Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation. Evaluate and reconcile all vendor statements and manage all inquiries. Assist with accounts payable reporting and analysis on a monthly basis. Evaluate all accounts payable balances and resolve unpaid invoice issues. Coordinate with various departments to ensure invoice and purchase order match. Qualifications Associate’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance preferred; Bachelor’s degree a plus. 0‑3+ years of directly related financial clerical experience in accounts payable; experience in manufacturing environment preferred. ERP systems and automated A/P processing experience or exposure. Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint preferred; familiarity with InforLN. Strong work ethic, analytical, administrative, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to create advanced reports in Excel and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Excellent organizational and multi‑tasking skills with ability to prioritize and work within time constraints. Integrity, confidentiality, and attention to accounting details. Other Qualifications, Experience, or Requirements Valid motor vehicle operator’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to use a variety of office/production equipment such as telephone and photocopier. Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required, including weekends and holidays. Must occasionally travel on company business. Must occasionally wear a hard hat and eye protection while working in manufacturing areas. Medium noise level in office; may be loud in production areas. Other Information There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr