Accounts Payable Specialist

Academy Sports • TX

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About The Position

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth. The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations by ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and resolving discrepancies. This role offers foundational experience in accounting and ERP systems, with opportunities for cross-training and skill development in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 0-4 years of accounting or accounts payable work experience required
• Strong organizational and analytical capabilities, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Beginner to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a customer service mindset
• Ability to build and maintain positive vendor relationships
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or NetSuite

Responsibilities

• Perform 2-way and 3-way invoice matching
• Review and confirm invoices have appropriate approvals
• Enter invoices into accounting system for import retail, domestic retail, expense, or e-commerce businesses
• Reconcile monthly statements using Excel functions
• Scan and link manually received invoices in ERP system
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal teams
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment status and inquiries
• Escalate unresolved invoice issues to management or appropriate departments for resolution
• Manage group email box and respond to inquiries timely
• Forward requests to senior team members or management as needed
• Collaborate with senior team members for cross-training and skill development
• Develops a working knowledge of Academy’s policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Duties may change; the team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees