Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a high-tech pharm/biotech organization in Westlake, Texas in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced finance environment, enjoys working with detail-driven processes, and takes pride in maintaining accuracy across vendor payments and records. The role will support day-to-day accounts payable operations while partnering with internal teams and suppliers to keep transactions timely, organized, and compliant.

Responsibilities:

- Process a large volume of supplier invoices by reviewing documentation, assigning the correct accounting codes, and entering transactions accurately into the financial system.

- Verify payment requests through three-way matching by comparing purchase orders, receiving records, and invoice details before routing items for approval.

- Coordinate weekly disbursements using checks, ACH, and wire transfers while helping improve efficiency in payment processing activities.

- Reconcile vendor statements, investigate invoice or billing issues, and communicate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies in a thorough manner.

- Maintain up-to-date vendor files, including banking details and required tax forms, to support accurate and compliant payment setup.

- Assist with monthly close tasks by preparing expense accrual information and supporting account reconciliations in the general ledger.

- Organize and retain electronic and physical accounts payable records so documentation is readily available for internal review and external audit requests. Requirements - Hands-on experience in accounts payable with a strong understanding of invoice processing workflows.

- Ability to apply account coding accurately and consistently across a high volume of transactions.

- Working knowledge of three-way matching procedures involving purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.

- Experience supporting payments through ACH, check runs, and wire transfers.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and follow through on resolution.

- Proficiency using accounting or ERP systems and standard business software for data entry and reporting.

- Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

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