We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract-to-hire basis in the Mansfield, TX area. The ideal candidate will have experience processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely payments to vendors. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong attention to detail, we’d love to hear from you!

ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances

Code invoices to general ledger accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; performing 3-way match (PO, Receipt/Receiver, Invoice), recording entries and processing payment to vendors

Resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation

Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements

Review and validate credit card and out-of-pocket expense reports submitted by company employees against company policies and process for payment

Disburse and record EFT debit transactions; monitor leases and recurring transactions and setup payment schedules

Determine and calculate sales or use taxes on goods and services invoiced.

Proofs date entered and generated data reports as required

Provide assistance to department administrators by answering inquiries about expenses

Maintain an efficient and well-organized filing system for the department and ensures items are archived and disposed of per company guidelines

Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and updating desk instructions

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum two years’ accounts payable experience (coding & batch processing) demonstrated progressive responsibility in an accounts payable role.

Experience reviewing and processing credit card and/or out-of-pocket expense reports

Experience working in modern ERP with OCR software and EDI transactions is a plus.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

General knowledge of accounting and understanding of GL accounts required

Experience using OCR software, validating and troubleshooting data preferred. PC experience in a Microsoft Windows environment, proficient with internet, e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other software

Excellent skills in Math, Spelling, Typing and 10-Key data entry; Advanced Excel skills preferred

Work proactively to identify, investigate, and report irregularities within designated area of responsibility.

Must be a team-player, have high integrity, be ethical and discreet

Ability to conduct training and cross training of knowledge and expertise within area of responsibility

Work cooperatively with leaders, co-workers, department administrators, products and other company employees to generate teamwork and efficiency

Communicate relevant information with peers and accountants, in an expeditious manner, allowing them to fulfill their duties

Strong written and oral communications skills

Efficiently provide expenditure reports to leaders, department administrators and other company employees to help answer general inquiries and discrepancies.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance