Accounts Payable Specialist

Saulsbury • Odessa, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Accounting Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for verifying vendor invoices, matching invoices with purchase orders, and reconciling vendor accounts in a timely and accurate manner. This role plays a key part in managing the accounts payable cycle, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, resolving vendor invoice discrepancies, and supporting month-end close processes. The Accounts Payable Specialist works closely with internal departments and external vendors to ensure a high standard of service and financial accuracy.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in accounting or accounts payable, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable procedures
• Precision in processing large volumes of data, detail oriented, excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• The satisfactory completion of a background and credit check is required for this position

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience utilizing Coupa is preferred

Responsibilities

• Receive, review and accurately process vendor invoices, matching the invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents to verify the validity and accuracy of information
• Review invoice detail to ensure data complies with company policies and internal controls; identify and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments
• Accurately code invoices with appropriate accounting information
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly to identify and resolve any outstanding balances
• Identify and accurately process taxable and non-taxable invoices
• Maintain organized, accurate documentation and audit trails for all payment transactions
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance accounts payable accuracy and efficiency
• Generate accounts payable reports, ad hoc financial analyses and perform other tasks as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees