Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a retail organization in Southlake, Texas on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position supports high-volume payables operations and requires strong accuracy, organization, and follow-through in a fast-paced environment. The role will handle invoice processing, payment coordination, reconciliations, and vendor support while working closely with weekly deadlines.

Responsibilities:

- Process a steady volume of vendor invoices each week through manual entry while maintaining accuracy and proper documentation.

- Manage invoice and payment data received through Excel-based integrations for multiple vendors, adapting to different file formats and submission processes.

- Prepare and process weekly mileage reimbursement transactions and direct sales vendor payments using spreadsheet uploads and established controls.

- Execute recurring weekly payment cycles, including check and electronic disbursement runs, with particular attention to critical processing deadlines.

- Reconcile vendor records and accounts payable balances to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and support accurate financial reporting.

- Maintain vendor master data, ensuring records are current, complete, and aligned with internal procedures.

- Review and follow up on outstanding checks, researching open items and coordinating appropriate resolution.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure payment activities are completed on time and in accordance with company requirements. Requirements - Experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or a closely related accounting support role.

- Working knowledge of high-volume payment processing and vendor transaction management.

- Proficiency with Excel, including the ability to work with spreadsheets used for data uploads and reconciliations.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when entering, reviewing, and validating financial information.

- Ability to manage recurring deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively during critical payment days.

- Experience performing vendor or account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.

- Effective communication skills and a detail-focused approach to working with vendors and internal teams.

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