Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter•Flower Mound, TX

6d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports the accounting function by researching and resolving invoice issues, analyzing payment terms, and ensuring accurate and timely payment processing. The role focuses on invoice research and escalations, uses advanced Excel tools to analyze data, and collaborates with onshore and offshore teams to maintain efficient and accurate accounts payable operations. This position is part of the research team within an accounting function with approximately 25 onshore team members and an offshore team of about 30 people. The organization describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, and engaging. The role is fully onsite in Lewisville, Texas, in a modern building with a meal plan option, free coffee, an onsite gym, an outdoor track around a lake, and covered parking. Team engagement activities take place weekly, and breakfast is provided on Friday mornings. This is a contract-to-hire position. The hourly pay range is $25.00–$28.00. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave.

Requirements

At least 2 years of accounts payable experience.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
Hands-on experience with invoice processing and invoicing activities.
Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, including purchase orders, coding, and way match.
Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
Experience performing reconciliations and researching escalated invoices.
Ability to analyze invoices and payment terms and identify discrepancies.
Familiarity with procurement systems and tracking invoices through workflow.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
Ability to produce and interpret basic accounting and accounts-payable reports.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with offshore teams on high-priority or escalated invoice issues.
Background in general accounting and reconciliation activities.
Strong analytical and reporting skills related to accounts payable and invoice data.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple invoices and tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Research invoices to resolve discrepancies, issues, and high-priority escalations from the offshore team.
Analyze invoices and related documentation for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with company policies.
Use Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and pivot tables to research payment terms and support data analysis.
Process payments accurately and on time, following established procedures and controls.
Track invoices in the procurement system to ensure appropriate workflow, approval, and payment-status visibility.
Perform invoice processing and way match activities, including matching invoices to purchase orders and receipts.
Conduct accounts payable reconciliations to identify and resolve variances or outstanding items.
Prepare and support reporting on accounts payable, invoice status, and payment performance.
Collaborate with accounting and offshore teams to address escalated invoices and improve processes.
Maintain accurate invoice, payment, and reconciliation records in accordance with accounting standards.