Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team located in Irving, Texas. This role is focused on managing high volume invoice processing, maintaining vendor databases, and ensuring the smooth operation of accounts payable activities within the organization. This role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity in a telecom provider setting.

Responsibilities:

• Process and monitor a high volume of invoices daily, maintaining accurate records and ensuring efficient processing.

• Receive and document vendor invoices, matching them with corresponding purchase orders and receiving documents for validation.

• Verify approval on all invoices and check requests, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies related to purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payments.

• Monitor discount opportunities to ensure optimal financial operations within the organization.

• Enter invoices into the computer system accurately and promptly.

• Schedule, prepare, and distribute accounts payable checks, adhering to organization's payment schedule.

• Maintain and file all invoices and relevant supporting documentation, ensuring their availability for future reference or audits.

• Respond to inquiries from vendors in a timely and professional manner, fostering positive vendor relationships.

• Update and maintain the vendor database, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the information contained therein.

• Audit and verify expense reports, ensuring they adhere to the organization's expense policies.

• Ensure credit is received for outstanding memos and maintain confidentiality by keeping information secure.

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.

• Maintain records by scanning paper documents into electronic format, ensuring easy accessibility and retrieval of information.

• Perform other miscellaneous tasks as needed, contributing to the effective operation of the accounts payable function.

Skills required include bi-Monthly Payroll and Manual Checks handling. Requirements • Proficient in managing accounts payable processes and tasks

• Well-versed in handling bi-monthly payroll activities

• Possess skills to process manual checks efficiently

• Capable of performing reconciliations of payable ledgers

• Ability to maintain vendor relationships and handle inquiries

• Proficient in using accounts payable software and other related tools

• Strong understanding of general ledger systems

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Proven analytical abilities for solving complex payment issues

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role would be advantageous.

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