Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a retail organization in Southlake, Texas on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role supports high-volume invoice processing, weekly disbursements, and vendor account accuracy while working closely with routine payment cycles. The position begins with onsite training and then shifts to a hybrid schedule, offering an opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in accounts payable operations.

Responsibilities:

- Process a steady volume of vendor invoices each week, including both manually entered items and transactions received through automated banking activity.

- Manage invoice and payment data received through spreadsheet-based vendor integrations, adapting to varying submission formats and requirements.

- Review and submit weekly mileage reimbursements and direct sales-related vendor payments through Excel-driven workflows.

- Coordinate and execute recurring weekly payment runs, ensuring deadlines are met for both check disbursements and electronic payments.

- Monitor critical payment activity during key processing days each week to keep vendor, reimbursement, and sales payments on schedule.

- Perform vendor and general account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.

- Maintain vendor master data, updating records as needed to support proper payment handling and account integrity.

- Track and research outstanding checks, following up as necessary to resolve aging items and support clean account balances. Requirements - Experience in accounts payable, accounts payable clerk work, or a similar finance support position.

- Ability to process invoices accurately in a high-volume environment with strong attention to detail.

- Proficiency working with Excel for uploads, reconciliations, and payment-related data management.

- Familiarity with weekly payment cycles, including check runs and electronic disbursements.

- Experience reconciling vendor accounts and investigating payment variances.

- Strong organizational and time management skills, especially when handling deadline-driven processing days.

- Clear communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal business partners.

- Capability to learn established workflows quickly and work effectively in both onsite and hybrid settings.

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