Accounts Payable Specialist

About the job Accounts Payable Specialist

Arkansas Talent Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a large, established distribution and retail organization in Little Rock, Arkansas. This is a temp-to-hire
opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and wants a clear path to a long-term career with a respected local employer.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will play an important role in maintaining accurate vendor records, ensuring invoices are processed promptly, and supporting timely payments across a complex, multi-location business. The ideal candidate will be dependable, organized, comfortable managing competing deadlines, and committed to delivering exceptional internal and vendor service.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, match, and enter a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Perform two-way and three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, receiving documentation, and other supporting records.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, missing documentation, duplicate invoices, and vendor account issues.
• Communicate professionally with vendors, purchasing teams, warehouse personnel, store/location leaders, and internal accounting staff.
• Maintain vendor files, W-9 documentation, payment records, and other accounts payable support materials.
• Prepare invoices for payment processing while ensuring appropriate approvals and adherence to company policies.
• Assist with weekly check runs, ACH payments, and other payment processes.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding balances or unapplied credits.
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, reporting, account reconciliations, and invoice cleanup.
• Help identify process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
• Provide backup support to other accounting and administrative functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable, accounting clerk, invoice processing, or bookkeeping experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume, multi-entity, distribution, retail, manufacturing, or similarly fast-paced environment is a plus.
• Strong understanding of invoice coding, purchase orders, receiving documentation, vendor statements, and payment processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and data review.
• Experience using an ERP, accounting system, or automated invoice-processing platform preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate discrepancies independently.
• Professional communication skills and a customer-service-oriented approach when working with vendors and internal teams.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize a changing workload, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is helpful but not required with relevant experience.

Arkansas Talent Group is proud to offer eligible Temporary and Consulting Employees access to comprehensive benefit options while on assignment, including:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

This opportunity is designed for professionals seeking immediate work with the potential to transition into a long-term, permanent role with a well-established Little Rock employer. Benefits eligibility and coverage details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process.