AP Specialist POST NUMBER: 485216
Position Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of invoices, vendor payments, and accounts payable transactions. This role serves as a key point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance with company policies, proper documentation, and accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced accounting environment. Located in Sunnyvale, TX.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, and documentation before payment.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.
- Prepare and process ACH payments, wire transfers, and checks.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies.
- Maintain and update vendor records, W-9s, and related documentation.
- Research and respond to vendor inquiries via phone and email.
- Process employee expense reports and reimbursements.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
- Support 1099 preparation and reporting.
- Prepare AP reports and assist with audits as needed.
- Monitor AP inboxes and ensure invoices are processed within established deadlines.
- Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and workflow efficiencies.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
- 2 years of Accounts Payable experience required.
- Experience processing high-volume invoices preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and AP best practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, Great Plains, NetSuite, or similar platforms preferred.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
EEO Notice
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Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.
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For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.