Senior Accountant (Spend)

North Texas Municipal Water District•Wylie, TX

11d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant (Spend) is a cross-functional role within the Accounting Department that serves as a strategic liaison between Accounting and Procurement. This position is responsible for coordinating resolution of invoice discrepancies, contract and purchase order matching issues, and strengthening the invoice match strategy within the procure-to-pay (P2P) process. The Senior Accountant (Spend) will ensure accurate invoice processing, improve match compliance, and bridge operational gaps between procurement activities and financial accounting requirements. This role is critical to maintaining timely supplier payments, strong internal controls, and efficient collaboration across departments. This position reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and operational departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; or the equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, procurement support, or financial operations.
Demonstrated experience resolving invoice discrepancies and supporting P2P workflows.
Knowledge of invoice matching controls, contract compliance, and procurement procedures (public sector preferred).
Strong understanding of accounting principles and invoice processing controls.
Ability to design and support invoice match strategies that reduce exceptions and improve compliance.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
Ability to work effectively across departments and communicate complex financial issues clearly.
Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current, valid, and vehicle - appropriate driver' s license of their resident state.
This position requires minimum physical exertion with daily lifting requirements up to 10 pounds.
Significant finger dexterity required.
Activities may include carrying office materials, pulling and pushing file drawers and organizing paperwork.
Duties are almost always carried out in an office environment.
Equipment used includes a computer, printer, calculator, copier and telephone.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday Financial Management or similar ERP platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Invoice Discrepancy Resolution & Match Strategy
Review, analyze, and work with appropriate cost center end users and suppliers, when needed, to coordinate resolution of invoice discrepancies related to purchase orders, contracts, pricing, receiving documentation, and supplier billing terms.
Manage and improve invoice matching outcomes by serving as the primary owner of invoice match exception resolution within Workday.
Develop and support an invoice match strategy that promotes accurate 2-way and 3-way matching, reduces manual intervention, and improves first-pass invoice approval rates.
Investigate root causes of recurring match failures and recommend process or system improvements to prevent future discrepancies.
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process Support
Support the P2P lifecycle by identifying breakdowns between procurement execution and accounting/payment workflows as it relates to invoicing and receiving.
Partner with Procurement to ensure contract terms, purchasing documentation, and supplier setups align with invoice and payment requirements.
Ensure invoice processing complies with internal procurement policies, accounting standards, and audit expectations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as the primary liaison between Accounting, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and cost center requestors to ensure timely resolution of invoice match issues.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to clarify billing discrepancies, contract requirements, and payment expectations.
Provide guidance to staff on invoice submission requirements, matching processes, and Workday best practices.
Workday Implementation & Continuous Improvement
Support Workday financial workflows by troubleshooting invoice match exceptions, supplier invoice errors, and P2P process gaps.
Assist with developing reports, dashboards, and metrics related to invoice matching performance, spend accuracy, and effectiveness of the 3-way match process.
Document procedures and contribute to system enhancements that improve automation and reduce exception volume.
Additional Accounting Responsibilities
Assist with general ledger reconciliations related to procurement and payables activity.
Support month-end close processes tied to supplier invoices, accruals, and unmatched liabilities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of Accounting and Procurement operations and District priorities.
Perform other accounting related duties as required.