Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Description

Job Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to join a team in Fort Worth, Texas in a contract-to-permanent opportunity. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys investigating payment variances, resolving invoice issues, and supporting accurate vendor transactions in a fast-paced accounting environment. The role will focus on reviewing accounts payable activity, addressing discrepancies such as short payments and overpayments, and helping ensure timely and accurate disbursements.

Responsibilities:
• Review incoming invoices and identify payment discrepancies, including short pays, overpayments, and related exceptions
• Investigate accounts payable issues and take corrective action to resolve invoice and payment variances
• Prepare and process payment releases while helping maintain accurate cash disbursement activity
• Create and manage credit memos and debit memos to support proper account adjustments
• Research vendor account activity and analyze records to confirm the accuracy of payable transactions
• Support invoice approval workflows by coordinating with internal stakeholders to clear outstanding issues
• Perform account analysis to improve the accuracy and consistency of accounts payable processing
• Assist with reconciliations to verify balances and resolve mismatches across payable records
• Contribute effectively within a shared services or centralized accounting environment when applicable• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable, invoice analysis, or a related accounting support role
• Hands-on experience researching and resolving invoice discrepancies, payment variances, or account issues
• Knowledge of accounts payable processes, including invoice review, payment handling, and vendor transaction support
• Experience working with cash disbursements, credit memos, debit memos, and invoice approvals
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to investigate and interpret account activity
• High attention to detail and accuracy when processing financial information and resolving exceptions
• Reconciliation experience is preferred
• Previous experience in a shared services environment is a plus