Accounts Payable Specialist Fort Worth, TX

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are immediately hiring for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Fort Worth, Texas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is well suited for someone who brings strong attention to detail, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and can manage invoice processing with accuracy and consistency. The position will support daily payables operations, vendor communication, reconciliations, and reporting while partnering closely with internal departments to keep payments timely and records well organized.

• Oversee the accounts payable cycle from invoice intake through final disbursement, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Review and enter a large volume of vendor invoices, applying the correct general ledger coding and validating supporting details before processing.

• Verify invoice, purchase order, and receiving information through three-way matching to confirm payment eligibility.

• Investigate billing issues such as pricing differences, duplicate submissions, missing paperwork, and other discrepancies, then coordinate resolution with the appropriate stakeholders.

• Secure required approvals in accordance with company guidelines and maintain compliance throughout the payment process.

• Maintain vendor account information, answer payment-related questions, and reconcile vendor statements to address open or aging items.

• Prepare and process payments by check, ACH, and wire while ensuring proper documentation and control procedures are followed.

• Contribute to month-end close by supporting account reconciliations, preparing reports, and assisting with year-end tasks including 1099 reporting.

• Use Excel tools such as formulas and pivot tables to analyze payable data, identify exceptions, and prepare reports on outstanding invoices and payment activity.

• Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, Operations, and Accounting to resolve issues promptly and keep payable records organized and audit ready.